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1 Blackthorn Close, Watford, WD25 7EL

Extendable3 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
70 m²
753 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 1 Blackthorn Close

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

1 Blackthorn Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Watford (WD25 7EL). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2017) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot.

3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £441,000 is 33.6% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£438/sq ft) was about 79.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in January 2018.

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
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 September 2027

11 months remaining
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Mid 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Blackthorn Close, Watford, WD25 7EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Blackthorn Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

3 applications on record at 1 Blackthorn Close, Watford, WD25 7EL

3decisions3extensions25documents
  1. Mar 2018
    Loft ConversionAmendment
    Outcome in report

    Lawful development certificate for loft conversion with rear flat roof dormer and 3 roof lights to the front pitch roof.

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    18/00133/LDC
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 25 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

1 Blackthorn Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£441,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£330,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 January 2018Most recent

    £330,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 7EL: £422,500 (2022–2020).

On the street

Versus other Blackthorn Close homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1 Blackthorn Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,714

Street avg £3,621

Above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Blackthorn Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

214/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Orchard Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery. 22 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD25 7EL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD25 7EL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 7EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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