What kind of home is 8 Bramble Close, WD25 0HF?

8 Bramble Close, WD25 0HF is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 8 Bramble Close, WD25 0HF sell for?

8 Bramble Close, WD25 0HF last sold for £319,950 in August 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £195,000 in June 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Bramble Close, WD25 0HF appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 2010 and August 2016, 8 Bramble Close, WD25 0HF rose from £195,000 to £319,950, a change of £124,950. That works out to roughly +8.4% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Bramble Close, WD25 0HF?

The current EPC rating for 8 Bramble Close, WD25 0HF is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. It has improved from a G recorded in June 2009 (4 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Bramble Close, WD25 0HF?

8 Bramble Close, WD25 0HF has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Bramble Close, WD25 0HF use?

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

Has 8 Bramble Close, WD25 0HF had any planning applications?

8 Bramble Close, WD25 0HF has 3 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in July 2011. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Bramble Close, WD25 0HF?

8 Bramble Close, WD25 0HF is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Bramble Close, WD25 0HF in?

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

What is crime like near 8 Bramble Close, WD25 0HF?

Police records around 8 Bramble Close, WD25 0HF show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Bramble Close, WD25 0HF?

The closest primary school to 8 Bramble Close, WD25 0HF is Kingsway Junior School (78m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Future Academies Watford (1.4km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Bramble Close, WD25 0HF?

The closest bus stop to 8 Bramble Close, WD25 0HF is Briar Road, 112m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Bramble Close, Watford, WD25 0HF

3 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Bramble Close

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

8 Bramble Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD25 0HF). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. At 71 m² this is the 6th smallest of 10 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–137 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 10 units on file.

10 years since the last transfer (August 2016). 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Across 2010–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £357,000 is 11.6% above the 2016 sale price.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
Summer houseYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2021

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2011from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromG3toC75

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

88%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2021from Jul 2011

Low Energy Lighting

0%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

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

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

Jul 2011
SubdivisionFull
In report
Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property
Erection of two storey side and rear extensions and sub-division to form 2 no. 2 bedroom self contained dwellings.
Extension
Documents
37 docs on file
Reference
11/00503/FUL
View planning record
Feb 2011
Amendment
In report
Non material application to planning permission 10/00599/FUL for changes to fenestration from casement window to patio doors for lounges of both ground and first floor units
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
11/00150/NONMAT
View planning record

What's in 8 Bramble Close, Watford, WD25 0HF's planning history?

1 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Bramble Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£357,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.4% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£319,950

Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

2 August 2016Most recent
£319,950
+62.4%over 4 years
22 December 2011
£197,000
+1.0%over 1 year
23 June 2010
£195,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 0HF: £458,000 (2024–2011).

Nearby sales in WD25 0HF

On the street

Versus other Bramble Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 8 Bramble Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 80 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

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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.

Full Watford report

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Briar Road — 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 0HF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 0HF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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