Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
8 Dell Side, Watford, WD24 6NR
Notable views2 planning records
Estimated value
£454,000
- Since the 2007 sale (£212,000)+114%
- Against WD24 6NR's recent median (£159,500)+185%
Newest record on this page: May 2017. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
85 m²
915 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£454,000
- Against its 2007 sale (£212,000)+114%
- Against WD24 6NR's recent median (£159,500)+185%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 8 Dell Side is modelled from its 85 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WD24 6NR. 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
85 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2015
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2007
Recent sales in WD24 6NR
2 sales, median £159,500 (2003–2001)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: January 2007 | 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.
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
Sales timeline
19 January 2007Most recent
£212,000
Median price across the last 2 sales in WD24 6NR: £159,500 (2003–2001).
Nearby sales in WD24 6NR
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 8 Dell Side, Watford, WD24 6NR. 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
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About 8 Dell Side
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
8 Dell Side is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD24 6NR). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views.
It hasn't traded since January 2007, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £454,000 sits 114.2% above the 2007 sale of £212,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
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
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- Notable viewsYes
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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 07 Sept 2025
Current Certificate
Sept 2015EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Expired on 7 September 2025
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 8 Dell Side, Watford, WD24 6NR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
8 Dell Side has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.
2 applications on record at 8 Dell Side, Watford, WD24 6NR
2decisions2extensions57documents4nearby
- May 2012ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Erection of a double storey side extension
- Documents
- 49 docs on file
- Reference
- 12/00320/FULH
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionMay 2017Decision
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Versus other Dell Side homes
Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On floor area, 8 Dell Side runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
58 (D)
Street avg 57 (D)
Floor Area
85 m²
Street avg 90 m²
CO₂ Emissions
4.5 t/year
Street avg 4.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
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
0.2 km
Church of St Helen's — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Beechfield School. 31 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Beechfield SchoolPrimary347m
- Cherry Tree Primary SchoolPrimary450m
- Parkgate Junior SchoolPrimary736m
- The Orchard Primary SchoolPrimary754m
Nearest stops
- Church of St Helen'sBus stop166m
- Brett PlaceBus stop186m
- Callowland Recreation GroundBus stop242m
- Leggatts WayBus stop365m
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 6NR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.3dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls
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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 8 Dell Side is modelled from its 85 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WD24 6NR. 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. 1 sale is recorded for 8 Dell Side. 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 8 Dell Side was lodged in September 2015 at band D and expired in September 2025, 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 8 Dell Side. 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 6NR, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 8 Dell Side 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.
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