What kind of home is 1 Otterspool Farm Cottages, Otterspool Lane, WD25 8AX?

1 Otterspool Farm Cottages, Otterspool Lane, WD25 8AX is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 1 Otterspool Farm Cottages, Otterspool Lane, WD25 8AX?

The current EPC rating for 1 Otterspool Farm Cottages, Otterspool Lane, WD25 8AX is E with a score of 39 out of 100, lodged in June 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Otterspool Farm Cottages, Otterspool Lane, WD25 8AX?

1 Otterspool Farm Cottages, Otterspool Lane, WD25 8AX has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (1,109 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Otterspool Farm Cottages, Otterspool Lane, WD25 8AX use?

The latest EPC at 1 Otterspool Farm Cottages, Otterspool Lane, WD25 8AX records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Otterspool Farm Cottages, Otterspool Lane, WD25 8AX?

1 Otterspool Farm Cottages, Otterspool Lane, WD25 8AX is in council tax band E.

Which area is 1 Otterspool Farm Cottages, Otterspool Lane, WD25 8AX in?

1 Otterspool Farm Cottages, Otterspool Lane, WD25 8AX sits in Watford. It falls within the WD25 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 1 Otterspool Farm Cottages, Otterspool Lane, WD25 8AX in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Otterspool Farm Cottages, Otterspool Lane, WD25 8AX 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 1 Otterspool Farm Cottages, Otterspool Lane, WD25 8AX?

The closest primary school to 1 Otterspool Farm Cottages, Otterspool Lane, WD25 8AX is The Grove Academy (1.3km), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queens' School (2.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Otterspool Farm Cottages, Otterspool Lane, WD25 8AX?

The closest bus stop to 1 Otterspool Farm Cottages, Otterspool Lane, WD25 8AX is Widgeon Way, 644m away. The nearest rail option is Garston (Herts) Rail Station, 1.3km away.

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1 Otterspool Farm Cottages, Otterspool Lane, Watford, WD25 8AX

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

103 m²

1109 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 39

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 1 Otterspool Farm Cottages

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

1 Otterspool Farm Cottages is a semi-detached house in Watford (WD25 8AX). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 100), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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.

1 Otterspool Farm Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Jun 2026

Current Certificate

Jun 2016

EPC Rating

E39

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

7.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 9 June 2026

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Otterspool Farm Cottages, Otterspool Lane, Watford, WD25 8AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Otterspool Farm Cottages 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.

1 Otterspool Farm Cottages has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£605,000

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 8AX: £595,000 (2022–2014).

Nearby sales in WD25 8AX

On the street

Versus other Otterspool Lane homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

39 (E)

Street avg 44 (E)

Below

Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 164 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

7.7 t/year

Street avg 13.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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.

Full Watford report

Crime

214/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

Widgeon Way — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

The Grove Academy. 19 schools nearby.

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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 8AX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 8AX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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