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1 Oakdene Road, Watford, WD24 6RN

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
93 m²
1001 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 1 Oakdene Road

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

1 Oakdene Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD24 6RN). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since July 2011, a hold of 15 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £491,000 sits 193.1% above the 2011 sale of £167,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£167/sq ft) was about 37.8% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2015.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • ParkingOff road
Before you decide

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2012from Jan 2010
EPC improved fromF33toD63
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Jun 2026from Apr 2012
EPC improved fromD63toC70
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%98%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Oakdene Road, Watford, WD24 6RN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a part-single-part-two-storey side extension at 1 Oakdene Road.

1 application on record at 1 Oakdene Road, Watford, WD24 6RN

1decisions1extensions12documents4nearby
  1. Aug 2015
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side of property

    Erection of a part single storey and part two storey side extension.

    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    15/00816/FULH
    Full record in report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 4 notable nearby
  • The 12 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

1 Oakdene Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£491,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£167,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 July 2011Most recent

    £167,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 6RN: £482,000 (2026–2022).

On the street

Versus other Oakdene Road homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 1 Oakdene Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,801

Street avg £3,766

Strongly below

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Oakdene Road

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

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.
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1 Berry Avenue

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Bushey Mill Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Cherry Tree Primary School. 30 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 6RN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD24 6RN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD24 6RN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Oakdene Road, Watford, WD24 6RN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.