What kind of home is 51 Richmond Drive, WD17 3BQ?

51 Richmond Drive, WD17 3BQ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 51 Richmond Drive, WD17 3BQ?

51 Richmond Drive, WD17 3BQ last sold for £1,030,000 in July 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £760,000 in March 2016, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 51 Richmond Drive, WD17 3BQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2016 and July 2020, 51 Richmond Drive, WD17 3BQ rose from £760,000 to £1,030,000, a change of £270,000. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 51 Richmond Drive, WD17 3BQ have?

The current EPC rating for 51 Richmond Drive, WD17 3BQ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 51 Richmond Drive, WD17 3BQ?

51 Richmond Drive, WD17 3BQ has a recorded floor area of 198 m² (2,131 sq ft), around 50 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 60% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD17 3BQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 51 Richmond Drive, WD17 3BQ use?

The latest EPC at 51 Richmond Drive, WD17 3BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 51 Richmond Drive, WD17 3BQ?

51 Richmond Drive, WD17 3BQ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 51 Richmond Drive, WD17 3BQ in?

51 Richmond Drive, WD17 3BQ sits in Watford. It falls within the WD17 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 51 Richmond Drive, WD17 3BQ?

Police records around 51 Richmond Drive, WD17 3BQ show an average of 266 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 51 Richmond Drive, WD17 3BQ?

The closest primary school to 51 Richmond Drive, WD17 3BQ is Cassiobury Junior School (292m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Herts College (950m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 51 Richmond Drive, WD17 3BQ?

The closest bus stop to 51 Richmond Drive, WD17 3BQ is Langley Way, 215m away. The nearest tram option is Watford Underground Station, 842m away.

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51 Richmond Drive, Watford, WD17 3BQ

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

198 m²

2131 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 51 Richmond Drive

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

51 Richmond Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Watford (WD17 3BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 198 m² (around 2131 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

At 198 m² the property is well over the postcode median (124 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 2016–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,279,000 is 24.2% above the 2020 sale price. Last sale on file: £1,030,000 in July 2020.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms4

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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.

51 Richmond Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 November 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2016from Nov 2015

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Glazing

Old DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Nov 2019from Jul 2016

EPC improved fromE54toD67

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51 Richmond Drive, Watford, WD17 3BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

51 Richmond Drive has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 51 Richmond Drive, Watford, WD17 3BQ

2decisions2extensions26documents1nearby

Apr 2016
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Proposed double and single storey side and rear extensions (AMENDED PLANS RECEIVED).
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
16/00265/FULH
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ExtensionMar 2017Decision

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£1,279,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£1,030,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

20 July 2020Most recent
£1,030,000
+35.5%over 4 years
30 March 2016
£760,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 3BQ: £910,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in WD17 3BQ

On the street

Versus other Richmond Drive homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 51 Richmond Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,202

Street avg £5,725

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Floor Area

198 m²

Street avg 148 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.9 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

266/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Langley Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Cassiobury Junior School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 3BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

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