What type of property is Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, WD25 8BG?

Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, WD25 8BG is a detached house.

What did Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, WD25 8BG sell for?

Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, WD25 8BG last sold for £1,500,000 in November 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £480,000 in August 1995, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, WD25 8BG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 1995 and November 2020, Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, WD25 8BG rose from £480,000 to £1,500,000, a change of £1,020,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, WD25 8BG?

The current EPC rating for Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, WD25 8BG is E with a score of 43 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, WD25 8BG?

Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, WD25 8BG has a recorded floor area of 452 m² (4,865 sq ft). That makes it about 804% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD25 8BG. Source: EPC Register.

How is Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, WD25 8BG heated?

The latest EPC at Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, WD25 8BG records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, WD25 8BG had any planning applications?

Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, WD25 8BG has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, WD25 8BG?

Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, WD25 8BG is in council tax band H. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, WD25 8BG located?

Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, WD25 8BG sits in Aldenham, Watford, Watford. It falls within the WD25 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, WD25 8BG?

Police records around Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, WD25 8BG 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.

Which schools serve Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, WD25 8BG?

The closest primary school to Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, WD25 8BG is Fair Field Junior School (1.2km), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queens' School (2.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, WD25 8BG?

The closest bus stop to Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, WD25 8BG is Roundbush Lane, 31m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, Round Bush, Aldenham, Watford, WD25 8BG

11 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

452 m²

4865 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 43

Council tax

Band H

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About Round Bush House

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

Round Bush House is a detached house in Aldenham, Watford, Watford (WD25 8BG). It has a recorded floor area of 452 m² (around 4865 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band H. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in July 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 68). Main heating runs on oil.

At 452 m² the property is well over the postcode median (50 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1995–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £2,627,000 sits 75.1% above the 2020 sale of £1,500,000. 11 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sale on file: £1,500,000 in November 2020.

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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.

Round Bush House's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

E43

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

24.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 November 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Jul 2015

EPC improved fromF35toE43

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

7%91%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildDetached over 300m²Extended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, is a large detached home over 300m², and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, Round Bush, Aldenham, Watford, WD25 8BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

11 applications on record at Round Bush House, Roundbush Lane, Round Bush, Aldenham, Watford, WD25 8BG

10decisions3extensions83documents2nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Mar 2010
Advertising
Outcome in report
Application for new signage scheme comprising of 7 fascia amenity wallboards, 1 hanging sign & 1 A board - double sided advertisement (Application for Advertisement Consent)
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
TP/09/2244
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionMay 2025Decision
ConditionsJan 2022Decision

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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.

Round Bush House has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£2,627,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£1,500,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

6 November 2020Most recent
£1,500,000
+212.5%over 25 years
15 August 1995
£480,000

On the street

Versus other Roundbush Lane homes

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

Floor Area for Round Bush House runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

43 (E)

Street avg 46 (E)

Strongly below

Floor Area

452 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

24.0 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

11 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

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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

Roundbush Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Fair Field Junior School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD25 8BG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 8BG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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Common questions

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