What kind of home is 20 Grasmere Close, WD25 7JH?

20 Grasmere Close, WD25 7JH is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 20 Grasmere Close, WD25 7JH?

20 Grasmere Close, WD25 7JH last sold for £125,000 in July 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £57,000 in October 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 20 Grasmere Close, WD25 7JH?

Across 3 sales between October 1999 and July 2013, 20 Grasmere Close, WD25 7JH rose from £57,000 to £125,000, a change of £68,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Grasmere Close, WD25 7JH?

The current EPC rating for 20 Grasmere Close, WD25 7JH is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Grasmere Close, WD25 7JH?

20 Grasmere Close, WD25 7JH has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (441 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Grasmere Close, WD25 7JH use?

The latest EPC at 20 Grasmere Close, WD25 7JH records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Grasmere Close, WD25 7JH?

20 Grasmere Close, WD25 7JH is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 20 Grasmere Close, WD25 7JH in?

20 Grasmere Close, WD25 7JH sits in Watford. It falls within the WD25 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 20 Grasmere Close, WD25 7JH?

Police records around 20 Grasmere Close, WD25 7JH show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 20 Grasmere Close, WD25 7JH?

The closest primary school to 20 Grasmere Close, WD25 7JH is Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery (307m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Future Academies Watford (600m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 20 Grasmere Close, WD25 7JH?

The closest bus stop to 20 Grasmere Close, WD25 7JH is Orchard Avenue, 163m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Grasmere Close, Watford, WD25 7JH

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

41 m²

441 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 20 Grasmere Close

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

20 Grasmere Close is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Watford (WD25 7JH). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity. At 41 m² this is the 9th smallest of 17 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–49 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 17 units on file.

Across 1999–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £204,000 sits 63.2% above the 2013 sale of £125,000. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in July 2013.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemElectric
ConciergeYes
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Apr 2013

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Grasmere Close, Watford, WD25 7JH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Grasmere Close has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£204,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£125,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

15 July 2013Most recent
£125,000
+9.6%over 10 years
9 July 2003
£114,000
+100.0%over 3 years
25 October 1999
£57,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 7JH: £212,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in WD25 7JH

On the street

Versus other Grasmere Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 20 Grasmere Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,049

Street avg £3,346

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Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 41 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

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Comparables

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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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Crime

4/mo

Steady 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.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 7JH

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FAQ

Common questions

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