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26 Breakspeare Close, Watford, WD24 6DA

2 planning records
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
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Overview

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.

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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.

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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 01 Jun 2026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 2016

EPC 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

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

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
  1. Jul 2008
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Erection of a single storey rear extension

    Documents
    39 docs on file
    Reference
    08/00820/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • The 51 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 2004.

Current estimate

£544,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.0% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£360,000

Growth on file: 10.0% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 December 2013Most recent

    £360,000

    +153.1%over 9 years

  2. 4 April 2004

    £142,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 6DA: £247,000 (2017–2011).

On the street

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

Below

Floor Area

126 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below
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

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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.
£529k

1 Hazel Tree Road

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10 Cherry Tree Road

WD24 6SB

3 bed1 bath
£513k

10 Beech Road

WD24 6NY

3 bed1 bath
£599k

1 The Square

WD24 6ND

3 bed2 bath
£491k

1 Oakdene Road

WD24 6RN

3 bed
£469k

1 Maude Crescent

WD24 6BN

£466k

1 Beechwood Rise

WD24 6SE

£455k

1 The Thrums

WD24 6DJ

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

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.

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 6DA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD24 6DA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD24 6DA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

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.