What kind of home is 8 Medway Close, WD25 0DP?

8 Medway Close, WD25 0DP is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 8 Medway Close, WD25 0DP last change hands?

8 Medway Close, WD25 0DP last sold for £465,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £117,500 in July 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Medway Close, WD25 0DP changed over time?

Across 3 sales between July 1998 and April 2023, 8 Medway Close, WD25 0DP rose from £117,500 to £465,000, a change of £347,500. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Medway Close, WD25 0DP?

The current EPC rating for 8 Medway Close, WD25 0DP is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Medway Close, WD25 0DP?

8 Medway Close, WD25 0DP has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Medway Close, WD25 0DP use?

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

What is the council tax band for 8 Medway Close, WD25 0DP?

8 Medway Close, WD25 0DP is in council tax band E.

Which area is 8 Medway Close, WD25 0DP in?

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

Is 8 Medway Close, WD25 0DP in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Medway Close, WD25 0DP 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 Medway Close, WD25 0DP?

The closest primary school to 8 Medway Close, WD25 0DP is The Grove Academy (746m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Future Academies Watford (982m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Medway Close, WD25 0DP?

The closest bus stop to 8 Medway Close, WD25 0DP is St Albans Road, 202m away. The nearest rail option is Garston (Herts) Rail Station, 742m away.

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8 Medway Close, Watford, WD25 0DP

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Medway Close

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

8 Medway Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD25 0DP). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £514,000 is 10.5% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£665/sq ft) was about 75.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2023 at £465,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 September 2032

5 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

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

8 Medway 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.

Current estimate

£514,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£465,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

23 April 2023Most recent
£465,000
+181.8%over 21 years
2 November 2001
£165,000
+40.4%over 3 years
2 July 1998
£117,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 0DP: £442,500 (2024–2015).

Nearby sales in WD25 0DP

On the street

Versus other Medway Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 8 Medway Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£7,154

Street avg £4,849

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 93 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

214/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

St Albans Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

The Grove Academy. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 0DP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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