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3 The Willows, Desborough Park Road, High Wycombe, HP12 3BA

3 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Floor 1st
Bedroom
1
Floor area
34 m²
366 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 3 The Willows

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

3 The Willows is a one-bedroom detached house in High Wycombe (HP12 3BA). It has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (around 366 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. At 34 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (34–35 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (75 versus a worst of 59). The latest certificate (December 2018) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.

Across 1996–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £156,000 is 11.5% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£382/sq ft) was about 54.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (February 2016).

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

  • Bedrooms1

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

3 The Willows's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 December 2028

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2018from Dec 2008
EPC improved fromD67toC75
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 The Willows, Desborough Park Road, High Wycombe, HP12 3BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 The Willows has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Price for 3 The Willows has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£156,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.0% per year over 20 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£139,950

Growth on file: 9.0% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 February 2016Most recent

    £139,950

    +351.5%over 19 years

  2. 27 June 1996

    £31,000

    +24.0%

  3. 15 February 1996

    £25,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP12 3BA: £114,000 (2023–2005).

On the street

Versus other The Willows homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 3 The Willows stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,116

Street avg £3,919

Below

Floor Area

34 m²

Street avg 34 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 The Willows

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaEnvironmental risk flagged

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£154k

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£175k

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1 bed1 bath
£176k

1 Castleview Gardens

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1 bed1 bath
£120k

1 Bevelwood Gardens

HP12 3EZ

1 bed
£197k

1 Banner Court, Eaton Avenue

HP12 3BU

2 bed1 bath
£214k

1 Birinus Close

HP12 3LZ

2 bed1 bath
£220k

1 Birches Rise, West Wycombe Road

HP12 3AQ

2 bed1 bath
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the High Wycombe district page.
Full High Wycombe report

Crime

125/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Desborough Park Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Oakridge School. 18 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 HP12 3BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HP12 3BA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for HP12 3BA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 The Willows, Desborough Park Road, High Wycombe, HP12 3BA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.