What type of property is 2 Barley Brow, WD25 0JW?

2 Barley Brow, WD25 0JW is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What did 2 Barley Brow, WD25 0JW sell for?

2 Barley Brow, WD25 0JW last sold for £498,500 in September 2010, around 16 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £299,950 in June 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Barley Brow, WD25 0JW?

Across 3 sales between June 2001 and September 2010, 2 Barley Brow, WD25 0JW rose from £299,950 to £498,500, a change of £198,550. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Barley Brow, WD25 0JW?

The current EPC rating for 2 Barley Brow, WD25 0JW is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Barley Brow, WD25 0JW?

2 Barley Brow, WD25 0JW has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (1,539 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD25 0JW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Barley Brow, WD25 0JW heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Barley Brow, WD25 0JW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Barley Brow, WD25 0JW had any planning applications?

2 Barley Brow, WD25 0JW has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in November 2009. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Barley Brow, WD25 0JW?

2 Barley Brow, WD25 0JW is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 Barley Brow, WD25 0JW located?

2 Barley Brow, WD25 0JW sits in Watford. It falls within the WD25 postcode district.

Is 2 Barley Brow, WD25 0JW in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Barley Brow, WD25 0JW 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 2 Barley Brow, WD25 0JW?

The closest primary school to 2 Barley Brow, WD25 0JW is Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery (737m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Parmiter's School (390m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Barley Brow, WD25 0JW?

The closest bus stop to 2 Barley Brow, WD25 0JW is Parmiter's School, 312m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Barley Brow, Watford, WD25 0JW

Notable views3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

143 m²

1539 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Barley Brow

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

2 Barley Brow is a five-bedroom detached house in Watford (WD25 0JW). It has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (around 1539 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include notable views and attached land beyond the plot.

It hasn't traded since September 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2001–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £867,000 sits 73.9% above the 2010 sale of £498,500. One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2009. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
LandYes
Notable viewsYes

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2010from Oct 2008

Low Energy Lighting

0%31%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2026from Apr 2010

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

31%93%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Barley Brow, Watford, WD25 0JW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Barley Brow, Watford, WD25 0JW

1decisions1extensions7documents2nearby

Nov 2009
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Loft conversion including two front dormer windows and three rear rooflights
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
09/1413/FUL
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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.

2 Barley Brow changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£867,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£498,500

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

26 September 2010Most recent
£498,500
+24.6%over 1 year
20 September 2009
£400,000
+33.4%over 8 years
28 June 2001
£299,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 0JW: £770,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in WD25 0JW

On the street

Versus other Barley Brow homes

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

On price per m², 2 Barley Brow runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,486

Street avg £5,505

Strongly below

Floor Area

143 m²

Street avg 139 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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Area

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Crime

214/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Parmiter's School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Parmiter's School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 0JW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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