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1 Bucknalls Close, Watford, WD25 9NB

4 sales on record4 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
124 m²
1335 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Bucknalls Close

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

1 Bucknalls Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Watford (WD25 9NB). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1335 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 124 m² the property is well over the postcode median (62 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused, 1 pending. An application is currently awaiting a decision. Across 1995–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£472/sq ft) was about 298.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2022 for £630,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Bucknalls Close

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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)
Jan 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Mar 2018
EPC improved fromD64toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof
PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bucknalls Close, Watford, WD25 9NB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

There is a planning application currently awaiting a decision.

  1. Aug 2025
    Full
    In report

    Demolition of timber shed, sub-division of plot and construction of a two storey detached dwelling with accommodation in the roofspace served by front dormer and rear rooflights, with associated driveway, parking and landscaping works

    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    25/1421/FUL
    View planning record
  2. Dec 2011
    RenovationFull
    In report

    Renewal of 08/1717/FUL: Construction of access driveway with alterations to levels and dropped kerb

    Documents
    23 docs on file
    Reference
    11/2232/FUL
    View planning record
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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 1 Bucknalls Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£661,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£630,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 August 2022Most recent

    £630,000

    +152.1%over 18 years
  2. 14 October 2003

    £249,950

    +58.7%over 3 years
  3. 21 January 2000

    £157,500

    +77.0%over 4 years
  4. 23 August 1995

    £89,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 9NB: £162,000 (2013–1996).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Bucknalls Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Environmental risk flagged
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Building Research Establishment — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Coates Way JMI and Nursery School. 15 schools nearby.

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The full 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 9NB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD25 9NB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

61.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 9NB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

55.5dB

Moderate
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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