What kind of home is 1 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, WD25 8BT?

1 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, WD25 8BT is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, WD25 8BT?

1 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, WD25 8BT last sold for £450,000 in July 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £375,000 in November 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, WD25 8BT appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 2005 and July 2025, 1 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, WD25 8BT rose from £375,000 to £450,000, a change of £75,000. That works out to roughly +0.9% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, WD25 8BT have?

The current EPC rating for 1 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, WD25 8BT is E with a score of 44 out of 100, lodged in October 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, WD25 8BT?

1 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, WD25 8BT has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (1,270 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, WD25 8BT use?

The latest EPC at 1 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, WD25 8BT records appliances able to use mineral oil or liquid biofuel as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, WD25 8BT have?

The most recent planning decision at 1 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, WD25 8BT was a refusal for change of use (ref. 22/1153/FUL) in March 2023. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, WD25 8BT?

1 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, WD25 8BT is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, WD25 8BT in?

1 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, WD25 8BT sits in Aldenham, Watford, Watford. It falls within the WD25 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 1 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, WD25 8BT?

Police records around 1 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, WD25 8BT 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 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, WD25 8BT?

The closest primary school to 1 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, WD25 8BT is Fair Field Junior School (1.0km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 1 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, WD25 8BT?

The closest bus stop to 1 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, WD25 8BT is Dellfield Close, 969m away. The nearest rail option is Radlett Railway Station, 1.6km away.

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1 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, Aldenham, Watford, WD25 8BT

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

118 m²

1270 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 44

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 The Cottages

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

1 The Cottages is a four-bedroom detached house in Aldenham, Watford, Watford (WD25 8BT). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in April 2016 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on appliances able to use mineral oil or liquid biofuel.

Across 2005–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £708,000 sits 57.3% above the 2025 sale of £450,000. It changed hands recently, sold July 2025 for £450,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2019

EPC Rating

E44

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 October 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2019from Apr 2016

EPC improved fromF36toE44

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

14%96%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC ENo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

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

A recent planning application at 1 The Cottages was refused — worth checking the council file.

2 applications on record at 1 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, Aldenham, Watford, WD25 8BT

2decisions35documents2nearby

Flagged:Change of use

Jun 2022
Change of UseOutline
Outcome in report
Change of use of C3(a) residential dwelling to C3(b) to provide residential care. Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed).
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
22/0667/CLP
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Change Of UseMar 2023Decision

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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.

1 The Cottages's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£708,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.9% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£450,000

Growth on file: 0.9% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

10 July 2025Most recent
£450,000
-20.4%over 8 years
27 June 2017
£565,000
+50.7%over 11 years
1 November 2005
£375,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in WD25 8BT: £257,500 (2008–2005).

Nearby sales in WD25 8BT

2 The Cottages, Oakridge Lane, Aldenham, Watford, WD25 8BT
Sold Dec 2008
£250,000

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

1.0 km

Dellfield Close — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Fair Field Junior School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

40.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 8BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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