What kind of home is 3 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR?

3 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR is a semi-detached house.

What did 3 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR sell for?

3 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR last sold for £56,000 in June 1998, around 28 years ago. Before that, it sold for £44,000 in May 1997, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR?

Across 2 sales between May 1997 and June 1998, 3 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR rose from £44,000 to £56,000, a change of £12,000. That works out to roughly +23.3% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR?

The current EPC rating for 3 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. It has dropped from a B recorded in November 2008. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR?

3 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (420 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR use?

The latest EPC at 3 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR?

3 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR is in council tax band C.

Which area is 3 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR in?

3 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR sits in Watford. It falls within the WD24 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 3 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR show an average of 123 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR?

The closest primary school to 3 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR is The Orchard Primary School (537m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Future Academies Watford (2.3km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR?

The closest bus stop to 3 Courtlands Close, WD24 5GR is Courtlands Drive Shops, 183m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Courtlands Close, Watford, WD24 5GR

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

39 m²

420 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3 Courtlands Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

3 Courtlands Close is a semi-detached house in Watford (WD24 5GR). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. At 39 m² this is the 16th smallest of 27 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 25–55 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (November 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average.

Untraded for 28 years, with the last transfer in June 1998. Across 1997–1998, sale prices on this property compounded at 23.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £217,000 sits 287.5% above the 1998 sale of £56,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£133/sq ft) was about 47.7% below the postcode norm.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

3 Courtlands Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2021

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 June 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromB81toC76

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

0%40%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Courtlands Close, Watford, WD24 5GR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Courtlands Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Courtlands Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£217,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 23.3% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (1998)

£56,000

Growth on file: 23.3% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

25 June 1998Most recent
£56,000
+27.3%over 1 year
1 May 1997
£44,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 5GR: £185,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in WD24 5GR

On the street

Versus other Courtlands Close homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 3 Courtlands Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,436

Street avg £3,707

Strongly below

Floor Area

39 m²

Street avg 39 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£235k

1 Courtlands Close

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1 Cecil Street

WD24 5AS

1 bed1 bath

£265k

1 Goodwood Avenue

WD24 5LA

3 bed

£164k

1 Hollytree House, Gammons Lane

WD24 5JT

£293k

1 Judge Street

WD24 5AN

3 bed1 bath

£303k

1 Leaford Crescent

WD24 5JQ

2 bed1 bath

£304k

1 Lowestoft Road

WD24 5AX

3 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Watford district page.

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Crime

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Courtlands Drive Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Orchard Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD24 5GR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD24 5GR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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