What kind of home is Chalkdell House, Flat 28, 42 Loweswater Close, WD25 0TA?

Chalkdell House, Flat 28, 42 Loweswater Close, WD25 0TA is a semi-detached house.

When did Chalkdell House, Flat 28, 42 Loweswater Close, WD25 0TA last change hands?

Chalkdell House, Flat 28, 42 Loweswater Close, WD25 0TA last sold for £305,000 in February 2017, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £185,000 in July 2004, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Chalkdell House, Flat 28, 42 Loweswater Close, WD25 0TA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2004 and February 2017, Chalkdell House, Flat 28, 42 Loweswater Close, WD25 0TA rose from £185,000 to £305,000, a change of £120,000. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Chalkdell House, Flat 28, 42 Loweswater Close, WD25 0TA?

The current EPC rating for Chalkdell House, Flat 28, 42 Loweswater Close, WD25 0TA is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in May 2020. It has dropped from a B recorded in June 2010. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Chalkdell House, Flat 28, 42 Loweswater Close, WD25 0TA?

Chalkdell House, Flat 28, 42 Loweswater Close, WD25 0TA has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft). That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD25 0TA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Chalkdell House, Flat 28, 42 Loweswater Close, WD25 0TA use?

The latest EPC at Chalkdell House, Flat 28, 42 Loweswater Close, WD25 0TA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is Chalkdell House, Flat 28, 42 Loweswater Close, WD25 0TA in?

Chalkdell House, Flat 28, 42 Loweswater Close, WD25 0TA sits in Watford. It falls within the WD25 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is Chalkdell House, Flat 28, 42 Loweswater Close, WD25 0TA in a safe area?

Police records around Chalkdell House, Flat 28, 42 Loweswater Close, WD25 0TA 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 Chalkdell House, Flat 28, 42 Loweswater Close, WD25 0TA?

The closest primary school to Chalkdell House, Flat 28, 42 Loweswater Close, WD25 0TA is St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School (431m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Future Academies Watford (579m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Chalkdell House, Flat 28, 42 Loweswater Close, WD25 0TA?

The closest bus stop to Chalkdell House, Flat 28, 42 Loweswater Close, WD25 0TA is Three Horseshoes PH West, 228m away. The nearest rail option is Garston (Herts) Rail Station, 874m away.

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Chalkdell House, Flat 28, 42 Loweswater Close, Watford, WD25 0TA

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 3rd

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About Chalkdell House

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

Chalkdell House is a semi-detached house in Watford (WD25 0TA). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2003-2006. At 68 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across Chalkdell House (41–68 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.

At 68 m² it's 21.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (56 m² median across 27 EPCs). Across 2004–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£417/sq ft) was about 52% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in February 2017.

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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 2)

May 2020

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 May 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2020from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromB82toC78

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Chalkdell House, Flat 28, 42 Loweswater Close, Watford, WD25 0TA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Chalkdell House 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.

Latest sale on Chalkdell House was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£317,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£305,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

10 February 2017Most recent
£305,000
+64.9%over 12 years
21 July 2004
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 0TA: £250,000 (2022–2020).

Nearby sales in WD25 0TA

On the street

Versus other Loweswater Close homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for Chalkdell House runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,485

Street avg £3,368

Strongly above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.1 t/year

Strongly below

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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

Three Horseshoes PH West — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 0TA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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Common questions

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