Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
26 Breakspeare Close, Watford, WD24 6DA
2 planning records
Estimated value
£544,000
- Since the 2013 sale (£360,000)+51%
- Against WD24 6DA's recent median (£247,000)+120%
Newest record on this page: April 2017. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
126 m²
1356 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£544,000
- Against its 2013 sale (£360,000)+51%
- Against WD24 6DA's recent median (£247,000)+120%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 26 Breakspeare Close is modelled from its 126 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in WD24 6DA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
126 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2016
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2013
Recent sales in WD24 6DA
5 sales, median £247,000 (2017–2011)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: April 2017 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sale price has at least doubled since 2004.
Sales timeline
20 December 2013Most recent
£360,000
+153.1%over 9 years4 April 2004
£142,250
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 6DA: £247,000 (2017–2011).
Nearby sales in WD24 6DA
21 Breakspeare Close, Watford, WD24 6DA
Sold Apr 2017
£399,99512 Breakspeare Close, Watford, WD24 6DA
Sold Aug 2016
£393,000Flat 2, 15 Breakspeare Close, Watford, WD24 6DA
Sold May 2016
£247,000Flat 1, 15 Breakspeare Close, Watford, WD24 6DA
Sold Oct 2011
£202,0001 Breakspeare Close, Watford, WD24 6DA
Sold Dec 2003
£181,000
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 26 Breakspeare Close, Watford, WD24 6DA. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
One time fee only - money back guarantee
About 26 Breakspeare Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
26 Breakspeare Close is a mid-terrace house in Watford (WD24 6DA). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 126 m² the property is well over the postcode median (89 m² across 28 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 86% of similar EPCs). Across 2004–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 10% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £544,000 sits 51.1% above the 2013 sale of £360,000. 13 years since the last transfer (December 2013). 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 26 Breakspeare Close
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Signs of HMO activity in the area
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 01 Jun 2026
Current Certificate
Jun 2016EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
5.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Expired on 1 June 2026
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 26 Breakspeare Close, Watford, WD24 6DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 applications on record at 26 Breakspeare Close, Watford, WD24 6DA
2decisions1extensions51documents4nearby
- Jul 2008ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of a single storey rear extension
- Documents
- 39 docs on file
- Reference
- 08/00820/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- OutbuildingApr 2015Decision
Unlock 26 Breakspeare Close, Watford, WD24 6DA's full planning history
You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.
- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
- All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 4 notable nearby
- The 51 documents, officer reports & conditions
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant
One time fee only - money back guarantee
Versus other Breakspeare Close homes
Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On floor area, 26 Breakspeare Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,857
Street avg £3,154
Floor Area
126 m²
Street avg 91 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.8 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
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.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
123/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
The Harebreaks Green — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Beechfield School. 31 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Beechfield SchoolPrimary489m
- Parkgate Junior SchoolPrimary560m
- Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary656m
- Nascot Wood Junior SchoolPrimary759m
Nearest stops
- The Harebreaks GreenBus stop108m
- LongspringBus stop162m
- Church of St Helen'sBus stop274m
- Shakespeare StreetBus stop276m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences725 reports37%
- Anti-social Behaviour355 reports18%
- Criminal Damage & Arson149 reports8%
- Other Theft140 reports7%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD24 6DA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.0dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls
Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £1,085 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 26 Breakspeare Close is modelled from its 126 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in WD24 6DA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 26 Breakspeare Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 26 Breakspeare Close was lodged in June 2016 at band D and expired in June 2026, so a new one is needed to sell or let. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 26 Breakspeare Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 31 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from WD24 6DA, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 26 Breakspeare Close is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 26 Breakspeare Close, Watford, WD24 6DA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in WD24 6DASold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- WD 24 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 26 Breakspeare Close, Watford valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales