What type of property is 39 Hudson Close, WD24 5LW?

39 Hudson Close, WD24 5LW is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 39 Hudson Close, WD24 5LW?

39 Hudson Close, WD24 5LW last sold for £160,000 in October 2011, around 15 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £138,000 in November 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 39 Hudson Close, WD24 5LW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 2003 and October 2011, 39 Hudson Close, WD24 5LW rose from £138,000 to £160,000, a change of £22,000. That works out to roughly +1.9% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 39 Hudson Close, WD24 5LW?

The current EPC rating for 39 Hudson Close, WD24 5LW is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 39 Hudson Close, WD24 5LW?

39 Hudson Close, WD24 5LW has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 39 Hudson Close, WD24 5LW heated?

The latest EPC at 39 Hudson Close, WD24 5LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 39 Hudson Close, WD24 5LW?

39 Hudson Close, WD24 5LW is in council tax band C.

Where is 39 Hudson Close, WD24 5LW located?

39 Hudson Close, WD24 5LW sits in Watford. It falls within the WD24 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 39 Hudson Close, WD24 5LW?

Police records around 39 Hudson Close, WD24 5LW 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.

Which schools serve 39 Hudson Close, WD24 5LW?

The closest primary school to 39 Hudson Close, WD24 5LW is The Orchard Primary School (346m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Future Academies Watford (2.3km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 39 Hudson Close, WD24 5LW?

The closest bus stop to 39 Hudson Close, WD24 5LW is Courtlands Drive Shops, 141m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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39 Hudson Close, Watford, WD24 5LW

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 39 Hudson Close

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

39 Hudson Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Watford (WD24 5LW). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. At 66 m² this is the 12th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 45–81 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Across 2003–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £271,000 sits 69.4% above the 2011 sale of £160,000. Last sold in October 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.

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

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2021

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 May 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Jun 2011

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 39 Hudson Close, Watford, WD24 5LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

39 Hudson 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.

39 Hudson Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£271,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.9% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£160,000

Growth on file: 1.9% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

6 October 2011Most recent
£160,000
+7.4%over 6 years
21 April 2005
£149,000
+8.0%over 1 year
28 November 2003
£138,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 5LW: £160,000 (2024–2006).

Nearby sales in WD24 5LW

On the street

Versus other Hudson Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 39 Hudson Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

On par

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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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.

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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.

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Crime

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Courtlands Drive Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 5LW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD24 5LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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