What type of property is 1 Damson Close, WD24 5JY?

1 Damson Close, WD24 5JY is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 1 Damson Close, WD24 5JY last change hands?

1 Damson Close, WD24 5JY last sold for £625,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £375,000 in January 2013, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Damson Close, WD24 5JY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2013 and November 2024, 1 Damson Close, WD24 5JY rose from £375,000 to £625,000, a change of £250,000. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Damson Close, WD24 5JY?

The current EPC rating for 1 Damson Close, WD24 5JY is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in January 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Damson Close, WD24 5JY?

1 Damson Close, WD24 5JY has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (1,227 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Damson Close, WD24 5JY heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Damson Close, WD24 5JY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Damson Close, WD24 5JY?

1 Damson Close, WD24 5JY is in council tax band E.

Where is 1 Damson Close, WD24 5JY located?

1 Damson Close, WD24 5JY sits in Watford. It falls within the WD24 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 1 Damson Close, WD24 5JY in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Damson Close, WD24 5JY show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 57% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (192% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Damson Close, WD24 5JY?

The closest primary school to 1 Damson Close, WD24 5JY is Beechfield School (223m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Herts College (1.9km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Damson Close, WD24 5JY?

The closest bus stop to 1 Damson Close, WD24 5JY is Leggatts Way, 90m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Damson Close, Watford, WD24 5JY

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

114 m²

1227 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Damson Close

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

1 Damson Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Watford (WD24 5JY). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (January 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£509/sq ft) was about 71.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £625,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromB81toC77

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Damson Close, Watford, WD24 5JY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Damson Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

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 1 Damson Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£648,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£625,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

15 November 2024Most recent
£625,000
+66.7%over 11 years
31 January 2013
£375,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 5JY: £359,950 (2021–2013).

Nearby sales in WD24 5JY

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On the street

Versus other Damson Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Damson Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,482

Street avg £3,551

Strongly above

Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly below

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Leggatts Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Beechfield School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD24 5JY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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