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45 Bushey Mill Crescent, Watford, WD24 7RA

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
126 m²
1356 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 45 Bushey Mill Crescent

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

45 Bushey Mill Crescent is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD24 7RA). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

At 126 m² the property is well over the postcode median (97 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2005–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£424/sq ft) was about 86.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2023 at £575,000.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenNorth-west-facing
  • ParkingOff street
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 45 Bushey Mill Crescent

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Energy

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)
Sept 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromE42toD59
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
18%65%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 45 Bushey Mill Crescent, Watford, WD24 7RA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

  1. Oct 2016
    Loft ConversionAmendment
    In report

    Lawful Development Certificate for raised hip to gable end, formation of rear dormer and insertion of 2no. rooflights to front elevation.

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    16/01214/LDC
    View planning record
  2. Aug 2012
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Erection of single storey rear extension.

    Documents
    16 docs on file
    Reference
    12/00601/FULH
    View planning record
Before you offer

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Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

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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.

45 Bushey Mill Crescent has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2005.

Current estimate

£605,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 18 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£575,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 August 2023Most recent

    £575,000

    +144.7%over 14 years
  2. 1 December 2008

    £235,000

    +0.9%over 3 years
  3. 24 May 2005

    £233,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 7RA: £575,000 (2023–2021).

On the street

Versus other Bushey Mill Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 45 Bushey Mill Crescent runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,563

Street avg £4,330

On par

Floor Area

126 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 45 Bushey Mill Crescent

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bushey Mill Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School. 32 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 7RA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD24 7RA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD24 7RA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

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 45 Bushey Mill Crescent, Watford, WD24 7RA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.