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8 Courtlands Close, Watford, WD24 5GR

Extendable8 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Floor 00
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
51 m²
549 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8 Courtlands Close

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

8 Courtlands Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Watford (WD24 5GR). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. At 51 m² this is the 25th 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. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2010.

At 51 m² the property is well over the postcode median (38 m² across 26 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£474/sq ft) was about 90.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2023 for £260,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • ParkingOff street

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 April 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Nov 2010
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Courtlands Close, Watford, WD24 5GR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Courtlands Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Latest sale on 8 Courtlands Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£258,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£260,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 November 2023Most recent

    £260,000

    +7.0%over 2 years

  2. 23 November 2020

    £243,000

    -2.8%over 3 years

  3. 30 August 2017

    £250,000

    +62.9%over 5 years

  4. 27 October 2011

    £153,500

    +4.8%over 5 years

  5. 29 June 2006

    £146,500

    +52.7%over 5 years

  6. 2 May 2001

    £95,950

    +45.5%over 3 years

  7. 27 October 1997

    £65,950

    +34.6%over 9 months

  8. 22 January 1997

    £48,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 5GR: £185,000 (2024–2020).

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.

8 Courtlands Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,098

Street avg £3,561

Above

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 38 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Courtlands Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£303k

1 Leaford Crescent

WD24 5JQ

2 bed1 bath
£350k

1 Chatsworth Mews, Diamond Road

WD24 5HD

2 bed1 bath
£265k

1 Goodwood Avenue

WD24 5LA

3 bed
£243k

1 Cecil Street

WD24 5AS

1 bed1 bath
£235k

1 Courtlands Close

WD24 5GR

1 bed1 bath
£293k

1 Judge Street

WD24 5AN

3 bed1 bath
£304k

1 Lowestoft Road

WD24 5AX

3 bed1 bath
£325k

1 Milton Street

WD24 5EU

3 bed
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.
Full Watford report

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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for WD24 5GR

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Courtlands Close, Watford, WD24 5GR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.