What type of property is 5 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF?

5 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF last change hands?

5 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF last sold for £593,000 in June 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £179,950 in February 1999, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 1999 and June 2015, 5 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF rose from £179,950 to £593,000, a change of £413,050. That works out to roughly +7.6% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF?

5 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (1,152 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF?

5 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 5 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF located?

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

Is 5 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF in a safe area?

Police records around 5 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 5 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF?

The closest primary school to 5 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 transport links are near 5 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF?

The closest bus stop to 5 Sycamore Close, WD25 0DF is Kingswood Road, 287m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Sycamore Close, Watford, WD25 0DF

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

107 m²

1152 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Sycamore Close

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

5 Sycamore Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Watford (WD25 0DF). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2014) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1999–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £794,000 is 33.9% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£515/sq ft) was about 23.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in June 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5

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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 27 Jan 2024

Current Certificate

Jan 2014

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 27 January 2024

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Sycamore Close, Watford, WD25 0DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Sycamore 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.

5 Sycamore Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£794,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£593,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

3 June 2015Most recent
£593,000
+229.5%over 16 years
19 February 1999
£179,950

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 5 Sycamore Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,542

Street avg £4,503

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Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 121 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

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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

0.3 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

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