What type of property is 1 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF?

1 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 1 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF sell for?

1 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF last sold for £600,000 in February 2017, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in October 2016. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF?

1 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD25 0DF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF have?

1 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF has 4 planning records on file (1 refused), most recent in November 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF?

1 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF located?

1 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF sits in Watford. It falls within the WD25 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 1 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF 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.

Which schools serve 1 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF?

The closest primary school to 1 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF is Kingsway Junior School (501m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Future Academies Watford (1.3km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF?

The closest bus stop to 1 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF is Kingswood Road, 287m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Sycamore Close, Watford, WD25 0DF

Extendable4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Sycamore Close

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

1 Sycamore Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Watford (WD25 0DF). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2016) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Today's modelled estimate of £739,000 is 23.2% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£557/sq ft) was about 34.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in February 2017, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageIntegral

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2016

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 October 2026

Expires this month

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2016from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromE51toD58

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Sycamore Close, Watford, WD25 0DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Sycamore Close has 3 separate extension applications on the council record.

4 applications on record at 1 Sycamore Close, Watford, WD25 0DF

4decisions4extensions34documents2nearby

Apr 2017
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property
Erection of a part two storey side and part single storey rear extension and front porch.
Extension
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
17/00159/FULH
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ExtensionNov 2025Decision
ExtensionJan 2018Decision

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

Current estimate

£739,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£600,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 February 2017Most recent
£600,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 0DF: £630,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in WD25 0DF

On the street

Versus other Sycamore Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Sycamore Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£6,000

Street avg £4,446

Strongly above

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 122 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

214/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Kingswood Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Kingsway Junior School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 0DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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