Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
20 Derwent Close, Watford, WD25 0NQ
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
About 20 Derwent Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
20 Derwent Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Watford (WD25 0NQ). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).
It hasn't traded since April 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2003–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at -39.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £397,000 sits 277.2% above the 2003 sale of £105,257. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£136/sq ft) was about 52.3% below the postcode norm.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- ParkingAllocated
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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 2)
Oct 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 3 October 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Oct 2021from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromB82toC77
Roof
GoodVery Good
Roof insulation improved
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 20 Derwent Close, Watford, WD25 0NQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
20 Derwent Close has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
20 Derwent Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£397,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -39.9% per year over 1 year.
Last sold (2003)
£105,257
Growth on file: -39.9% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
10 April 2003Most recent
£105,257
-39.9%10 April 2003
£175,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 0NQ: £441,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in WD25 0NQ
Versus other Derwent Close homes
Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
20 Derwent Close is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£2,431
Street avg £4,468
Floor Area
72 m²
Street avg 73 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 2.1 t/year
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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.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
214/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Premier Inn — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School. 23 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD25 0NQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.5dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
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