What kind of home is 1 Church Cottages, Church Lane, WD25 8BA?

1 Church Cottages, Church Lane, WD25 8BA is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Church Cottages, Church Lane, WD25 8BA last change hands?

1 Church Cottages, Church Lane, WD25 8BA last sold for £335,000 in April 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £168,000 in November 1997, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Church Cottages, Church Lane, WD25 8BA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 1997 and April 2012, 1 Church Cottages, Church Lane, WD25 8BA rose from £168,000 to £335,000, a change of £167,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Church Cottages, Church Lane, WD25 8BA?

The current EPC rating for 1 Church Cottages, Church Lane, WD25 8BA is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Church Cottages, Church Lane, WD25 8BA?

1 Church Cottages, Church Lane, WD25 8BA has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft), around 102 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD25 8BA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Church Cottages, Church Lane, WD25 8BA use?

The latest EPC at 1 Church Cottages, Church Lane, WD25 8BA records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Church Cottages, Church Lane, WD25 8BA?

1 Church Cottages, Church Lane, WD25 8BA is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Church Cottages, Church Lane, WD25 8BA in?

1 Church Cottages, Church Lane, WD25 8BA sits in Aldenham, Watford, Watford. It falls within the WD25 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Church Cottages, Church Lane, WD25 8BA?

Police records around 1 Church Cottages, Church Lane, WD25 8BA 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 Church Cottages, Church Lane, WD25 8BA?

The closest primary school to 1 Church Cottages, Church Lane, WD25 8BA is Fair Field Junior School (1.5km), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queens' School (2.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Church Cottages, Church Lane, WD25 8BA?

The closest bus stop to 1 Church Cottages, Church Lane, WD25 8BA is St John's Church, 24m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Church Cottages, Church Lane, Aldenham, Watford, WD25 8BA

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Church Cottages

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

1 Church Cottages is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Aldenham, Watford, Watford (WD25 8BA). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity. Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 1997–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £537,000 sits 60.3% above the 2012 sale of £335,000. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in April 2012. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

Building

Period featuresYes
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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 October 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Oct 2008

Heating System

Storage HeatersUnderfloor

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

15%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2022from Jun 2021

EPC improved fromF26toD62

Heating System

UnderfloorStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Church Cottages, Church Lane, Aldenham, Watford, WD25 8BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Church 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 Church Cottages's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£537,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£335,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

26 April 2012Most recent
£335,000
+99.4%over 14 years
26 November 1997
£168,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 8BA: £290,000 (2021–2013).

Nearby sales in WD25 8BA

On the street

Versus other Church Lane homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Church Cottages runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,284

Street avg £5,399

Strongly below

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 227 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.6 t/year

Street avg 9.7 t/year

Above

Years Held

14 years

Street avg 8 years

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

214/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

St John's Church — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Fair Field Junior School. 11 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 8BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 8BA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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