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7 Blackthorn Close, Watford, WD25 7EL

Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 7 Blackthorn Close

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

7 Blackthorn Close is an end-of-terrace house in Watford (WD25 7EL). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (August 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

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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(1 of 2)
Feb 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 February 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromC75toD68
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
20%88%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Mid 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

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

7 Blackthorn Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

7 Blackthorn Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£379,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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.

On floor area, 7 Blackthorn Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 62 (D)

On par

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Blackthorn Close

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

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£386k

1 Forest Road

WD25 7QP

£410k

1 Cobb Green

WD25 7HZ

3 bed1 bath
£433k

1 Ganders Ash

WD25 7HE

2 bed1 bath
£441k

1 Blackthorn Close

WD25 7EL

2 bed
£454k

1 Hope Green

WD25 7HQ

3 bed1 bath
£473k

1 Hammer Parade, Hunters Lane

WD25 7BB

3 bed2 bath
£539k

1 Albans View

WD25 7HA

£252k

1 Campion Close

WD25 7PL

1 bed1 bath
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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 7 Blackthorn Close, Watford, WD25 7EL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.