Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
4a, Ash Tree Road, Watford, WD24 6RT
1 planning record
Estimated value
£213,000
- Since the 2002 sale (£113,000)+88%
- Against WD24 6RT's recent median (£340,000)-37%
Newest record on this page: March 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
39 m²
420 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Freehold
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Our estimate
£213,000
- Against its 2002 sale (£113,000)+88%
- Against WD24 6RT's recent median (£340,000)-37%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 4a is modelled from its 39 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WD24 6RT. 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
39 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2023
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2002
Recent sales in WD24 6RT
5 sales, median £340,000 (2024–2014)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: March 2024 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | 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.
Sales timeline
15 November 2002Most recent
£113,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 6RT: £340,000 (2024–2014).
Nearby sales in WD24 6RT
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 4a, Ash Tree Road, Watford, WD24 6RT. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
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About 4a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
4a is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD24 6RT). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. At 39 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (39–95 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 6 units on file. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).
Held since November 2002 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £213,000 sits 88.5% above the 2002 sale of £113,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£269/sq ft) was about 16% below the postcode norm. At 39 m² it sits well below the postcode median (85 m² across 5 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One planning record on file: a loft conversion refused in 2016.
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
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingOff street
Building
- TenureFreehold
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 1 March 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Mar 2023from Dec 2010
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 4a, Ash Tree Road, Watford, WD24 6RT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1 application on record at 4a, Ash Tree Road, Watford, WD24 6RT
1decisions1extensions12documents4nearby
- Sept 2016Loft ConversionFullOutcome in report
Hip to gable end loft conversion with rear dormer.
- Documents
- 12 docs on file
- Reference
- 16/01059/FULH
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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
Library — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School. 27 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Parkgate Infants' and Nursery SchoolPrimary464m
- Cherry Tree Primary SchoolPrimary476m
- Parkgate Junior SchoolPrimary705m
- The Grove AcademyPrimary842m
Nearest stops
- LibraryBus stop172m
- Bushey Mill CrescentBus stop343m
- Bushey Mill LaneBus stop352m
- Cow LaneBus stop411m
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 6RT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.5dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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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 4a is modelled from its 39 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WD24 6RT. 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 4a. 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 4a was lodged in March 2023 at band D and is valid until March 2033. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 4a. 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 27 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from WD24 6RT, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 4a is in council tax band B. 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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