What kind of home is 8 Gorle Close, WD25 0AU?

8 Gorle Close, WD25 0AU is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Gorle Close, WD25 0AU last change hands?

8 Gorle Close, WD25 0AU last sold for £225,000 in February 2014, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Gorle Close, WD25 0AU?

The current EPC rating for 8 Gorle Close, WD25 0AU is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in February 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Gorle Close, WD25 0AU?

8 Gorle Close, WD25 0AU has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Gorle Close, WD25 0AU use?

The latest EPC at 8 Gorle Close, WD25 0AU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Gorle Close, WD25 0AU?

8 Gorle Close, WD25 0AU is in council tax band D.

Which area is 8 Gorle Close, WD25 0AU in?

8 Gorle Close, WD25 0AU sits in Watford. It falls within the WD25 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 8 Gorle Close, WD25 0AU?

Police records around 8 Gorle Close, WD25 0AU show an average of 214 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Gorle Close, WD25 0AU?

The closest primary school to 8 Gorle Close, WD25 0AU is Kingsway Junior School (135m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Future Academies Watford (1.5km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Gorle Close, WD25 0AU?

The closest bus stop to 8 Gorle Close, WD25 0AU is Rushton Avenue, 156m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Gorle Close, Watford, WD25 0AU

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Gorle Close

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

8 Gorle Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Watford (WD25 0AU). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2013) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £402,000 sits 78.7% above the 2014 sale of £225,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£307/sq ft) was about 21.9% below the postcode norm. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 13 years ago, in February 2014.

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
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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 07 Feb 2023

Current Certificate

Feb 2013

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 7 February 2023

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Gorle Close, Watford, WD25 0AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Gorle Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Gorle Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£402,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£225,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 February 2014Most recent
£225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 0AU: £420,000 (2025–2004).

Nearby sales in WD25 0AU

On the street

Versus other Gorle Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 8 Gorle Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

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Comparables

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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.

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Crime

214/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Rushton Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Kingsway Junior School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD25 0AU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 0AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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