43 Bucknalls Lane, Watford, WD25 9NE
About 43 Bucknalls Lane
43 Bucknalls Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD25 9NE). It has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (around 1765 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2015) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The latest certificate is from December 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 164 m² the property is well over the postcode median (117 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 88% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £684,000 sits 115.4% above the 2012 sale of £317,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£180/sq ft) was about 36.2% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in January 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Dec 2025
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Window efficiency improved
Cavity wall insulation installed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.
- May 2012ExtensionFullIn report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property
Single storey front and side extensions and part single storey, part two storey rear extensions.
- Documents
- 10 docs on file
- Reference
- 12/0597/FUL
- May 2012Loft ConversionOutlineIn report
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Loft conversion with hip roof changed to gable end and rear dormer and front roof windows
- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- 12/0596/CLPD
What's in 43 Bucknalls Lane, Watford, WD25 9NE's planning history?
Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.
Sales history & valuation
43 Bucknalls Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£684,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£317,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
5 January 2012Most recent
£317,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD25 9NE: £465,000 (2025–2016).
Nearby sales in WD25 9NE
Versus other Bucknalls Lane homes
On epc rating, 43 Bucknalls Lane stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,936
Street avg £3,743
Floor Area
164 m²
Street avg 120 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.1 t/year
Street avg 6.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
61.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
55.1dB








