What kind of home is 2 Holmes Cottages, Back Lane, WD25 8EN?

2 Holmes Cottages, Back Lane, WD25 8EN is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Holmes Cottages, Back Lane, WD25 8EN?

2 Holmes Cottages, Back Lane, WD25 8EN last sold for £550,000 in January 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £136,500 in February 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Holmes Cottages, Back Lane, WD25 8EN?

Across 5 sales between February 1997 and January 2024, 2 Holmes Cottages, Back Lane, WD25 8EN rose from £136,500 to £550,000, a change of £413,500. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Holmes Cottages, Back Lane, WD25 8EN have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Holmes Cottages, Back Lane, WD25 8EN is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2016 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Holmes Cottages, Back Lane, WD25 8EN?

2 Holmes Cottages, Back Lane, WD25 8EN has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Holmes Cottages, Back Lane, WD25 8EN use?

The latest EPC at 2 Holmes Cottages, Back Lane, WD25 8EN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Holmes Cottages, Back Lane, WD25 8EN?

2 Holmes Cottages, Back Lane, WD25 8EN has council approval for two-storey side extension granted in April 2013 under ref. TP/13/0362. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Holmes Cottages, Back Lane, WD25 8EN?

2 Holmes Cottages, Back Lane, WD25 8EN is in council tax band D.

Which area is 2 Holmes Cottages, Back Lane, WD25 8EN in?

2 Holmes Cottages, Back Lane, WD25 8EN sits in Letchmore Heath, Watford, Watford. It falls within the WD25 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 2 Holmes Cottages, Back Lane, WD25 8EN?

Police records around 2 Holmes Cottages, Back Lane, WD25 8EN show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Holmes Cottages, Back Lane, WD25 8EN?

The closest primary school to 2 Holmes Cottages, Back Lane, WD25 8EN is Fair Field Junior School (1.6km), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bushey Meads School (2.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Holmes Cottages, Back Lane, WD25 8EN?

The closest bus stop to 2 Holmes Cottages, Back Lane, WD25 8EN is Roundbush Lane, 1.1km away. The nearest rail option is Radlett Rail Station, 2.4km away.

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2 Holmes Cottages, Back Lane, Letchmore Heath, Watford, WD25 8EN

5 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Holmes Cottages

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

2 Holmes Cottages is a mid-terrace house in Letchmore Heath, Watford, Watford (WD25 8EN). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £481,000 is 12.5% below the 2024 sale of £550,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: January 2024 at £550,000.

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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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from May 2016

EPC improved fromE53toC69

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Holmes Cottages, Back Lane, Letchmore Heath, Watford, WD25 8EN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 2 Holmes Cottages.

Aug 2020
Tree WorksTrees
In report
T1 and T2 2 no. CONIFERS. Fell.T3 SILVER BIRCH. Remove overhanging limb from next door. T4 UNIDENTIFIED. Fell
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
20/1041/TRC
View planning record
Nov 2018
Tree WorksTrees
In report
T1 BEECH. Fell. T2 CYPRUS, Fell. G1A SYCAMORE. Crown lift to 6m. G1B SYCAMORE. Crown lift to 6m. G2 SILVER BIRCH. Crown reduction by 30%. G2 PLUM. Prune.
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
18/1990/TRC
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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.

Price for 2 Holmes Cottages has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£481,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£550,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

26 January 2024Most recent
£550,000
+79.7%over 16 years
18 January 2008
£306,000
+28.0%over 1 year
8 March 2006
£239,000
+26.5%over 7 years
30 October 1998
£189,000
+38.5%over 1 year
20 February 1997
£136,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 8EN: £495,000 (2023–2004).

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Area

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Full Watford report

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

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.1 km

Roundbush Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Fair Field Junior School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 8EN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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80 dB

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