What type of property is 25 Bucknalls Lane, WD25 9NE?

25 Bucknalls Lane, WD25 9NE is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 25 Bucknalls Lane, WD25 9NE last change hands?

25 Bucknalls Lane, WD25 9NE last sold for £400,000 in July 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 25 Bucknalls Lane, WD25 9NE?

The current EPC rating for 25 Bucknalls Lane, WD25 9NE is E with a score of 40 out of 100, lodged in November 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 25 Bucknalls Lane, WD25 9NE?

25 Bucknalls Lane, WD25 9NE has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD25 9NE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 25 Bucknalls Lane, WD25 9NE heated?

The latest EPC at 25 Bucknalls Lane, WD25 9NE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 25 Bucknalls Lane, WD25 9NE have?

25 Bucknalls Lane, WD25 9NE has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in November 2015. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 25 Bucknalls Lane, WD25 9NE?

25 Bucknalls Lane, WD25 9NE is in council tax band E.

Where is 25 Bucknalls Lane, WD25 9NE located?

25 Bucknalls Lane, WD25 9NE sits in Watford. It falls within the WD25 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 25 Bucknalls Lane, WD25 9NE?

Police records around 25 Bucknalls Lane, WD25 9NE 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.

Which schools serve 25 Bucknalls Lane, WD25 9NE?

The closest primary school to 25 Bucknalls Lane, WD25 9NE is St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School (399m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Saint Michael's Catholic High School (349m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 25 Bucknalls Lane, WD25 9NE?

The closest bus stop to 25 Bucknalls Lane, WD25 9NE is Bucknalls Lane, 195m away. The nearest rail option is Garston (Herts) Rail Station, 1.3km away.

Are there any environmental risks at 25 Bucknalls Lane, WD25 9NE?

Strategic noise mapping records 61.03 dB daytime road noise at the postcode (and 55.12 dB at night), above the WHO 55 dB daytime guideline.

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25 Bucknalls Lane, Watford, WD25 9NE

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 40

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 25 Bucknalls Lane

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

25 Bucknalls Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD25 9NE). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2014) shows an E (score 40), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Period features are noted in the property record. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2015. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £569,000 is 42.3% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£383/sq ft) was about 40.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in July 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. At 97 m² it's 20.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (123 m² median across 17 EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Period featuresYes
Previously extendedYes

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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.

25 Bucknalls Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Nov 2024

EPC Rating

E40

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25 Bucknalls Lane, Watford, WD25 9NE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Nov 2015
Loft ConversionOutline
In report
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Loft conversion including hip to gable roof alteration and insertion of rear dormer and front rooflights
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
15/2025/CLPD
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What's in 25 Bucknalls Lane, Watford, WD25 9NE's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

25 Bucknalls Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£569,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£400,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 July 2015Most recent
£400,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 9NE: £465,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in WD25 9NE

On the street

Versus other Bucknalls Lane homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

25 Bucknalls Lane is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£4,124

Street avg £3,574

Above

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 124 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

7.0 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Avalon Close

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1 Coates Way

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1 Bucknalls Close

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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.

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bucknalls Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Saint Michael's Catholic High School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD25 9NE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

61.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD25 9NE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

55.1dB

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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