What kind of home is 28 Offord Grove, WD25 7NE?

28 Offord Grove, WD25 7NE is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 28 Offord Grove, WD25 7NE last change hands?

28 Offord Grove, WD25 7NE last sold for £518,950 in February 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 28 Offord Grove, WD25 7NE have?

The current EPC rating for 28 Offord Grove, WD25 7NE is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in February 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 28 Offord Grove, WD25 7NE?

28 Offord Grove, WD25 7NE has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (1,453 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD25 7NE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 28 Offord Grove, WD25 7NE use?

The latest EPC at 28 Offord Grove, WD25 7NE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 28 Offord Grove, WD25 7NE have?

28 Offord Grove, WD25 7NE has an active planning application for conversion (ref. 25/2005/FUL), filed in November 2025, currently awaiting a decision. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is 28 Offord Grove, WD25 7NE in?

28 Offord Grove, WD25 7NE sits in Leavesden, Watford, Watford. It falls within the WD25 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 28 Offord Grove, WD25 7NE?

Police records around 28 Offord Grove, WD25 7NE 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 28 Offord Grove, WD25 7NE?

The closest primary school to 28 Offord Grove, WD25 7NE is Leavesden JMI School (621m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Future Academies Watford (1.7km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 28 Offord Grove, WD25 7NE?

The closest bus stop to 28 Offord Grove, WD25 7NE is Hercules Way South, 183m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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28 Offord Grove, Leavesden, Watford, WD25 7NE

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

135 m²

1453 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 28 Offord Grove

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

28 Offord Grove is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Leavesden, Watford, Watford (WD25 7NE). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

One planning application is currently pending a decision in 2025. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 11 years ago, in February 2015. Today's modelled estimate of £657,000 is 26.6% above the 2015 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

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)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 May 2035

8 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Offord Grove, Leavesden, Watford, WD25 7NE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

An application for a garage conversion is currently awaiting a decision.

1 application on record at 28 Offord Grove, Leavesden, Watford, WD25 7NE

1 live now

0decisions1extensions11documents

Nov 2025
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Conversion of garage into habitable accommodation and replacement of rear doors with window and bifold doors.
New Windows
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
25/2005/FUL
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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.

28 Offord Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£657,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£518,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 February 2015Most recent
£518,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 7NE: £475,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in WD25 7NE

On the street

Versus other Offord Grove homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

28 Offord Grove is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£3,844

Street avg £4,391

On par

Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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Area

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Crime

214/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Hercules Way South — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Leavesden JMI School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 7NE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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Common questions

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