What kind of home is 3 Farm Field, WD17 3DF?

3 Farm Field, WD17 3DF is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 3 Farm Field, WD17 3DF sell for?

3 Farm Field, WD17 3DF last sold for £890,000 in May 2022, around 4 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Farm Field, WD17 3DF have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Farm Field, WD17 3DF is E with a score of 46 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Farm Field, WD17 3DF?

3 Farm Field, WD17 3DF has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (1,206 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 42% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD17 3DF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Farm Field, WD17 3DF use?

The latest EPC at 3 Farm Field, WD17 3DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 3 Farm Field, WD17 3DF had any planning applications?

3 Farm Field, WD17 3DF has 2 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in June 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Farm Field, WD17 3DF?

3 Farm Field, WD17 3DF 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 3 Farm Field, WD17 3DF in?

3 Farm Field, WD17 3DF sits in Watford. It falls within the WD17 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 3 Farm Field, WD17 3DF?

Police records around 3 Farm Field, WD17 3DF 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 3 Farm Field, WD17 3DF?

The closest primary school to 3 Farm Field, WD17 3DF is Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School (591m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Herts College (1.7km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Farm Field, WD17 3DF?

The closest bus stop to 3 Farm Field, WD17 3DF is Ridge Lane, 101m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Farm Field, Watford, WD17 3DF

Extendable2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

112 m²

1206 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 46

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Farm Field

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

3 Farm Field is a four-bedroom detached house in Watford (WD17 3DF). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 112 m² it sits well below the postcode median (192 m² across 3 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£738/sq ft) was about 27.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2022 for £890,000. 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
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenWrap around
ParkingOff street

Building

Heating systemGas
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

3 Farm Field's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

E46

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 February 2032

5 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Farm Field, Watford, WD17 3DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 3 Farm Field, Watford, WD17 3DF

2decisions1extensions44documents1nearby

May 2023
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property
Erection of single storey rear, side and front extension. Addition of new first floor and proposed detached outbuilding.
Documents
21 docs on file
Reference
23/00234/FULH
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More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksJun 2023Works to trees under TPO 226 1. Removal of Dead Tree 2. Lift of lower branches of 20+ Leyland Cypress to a max of 2m with reduction of crown by 1m. Remaining branches to be reduced by approx 1m depth 3. Lift of Lower Branches of 18+ Leyland Cypress by 1.8m-2.0m with reduction of crown by 1m. Remaining overhanging branches to be reduced by 1m depth.Reduction of canopy of Norway Spruce and Yew by up to 2m. 4. Lift of lower branches of Yew tree by 1m and shaping of Yew Trees. Removal of Willow Wood. 5. Trees flanking wall of Sugden House including Yew and Lawson Cypress to have lower branches lifted to a maximum height of 1.6m and 2.0m and reduce canopy by up to 1m. Removal of lower branch stumps and Removal of dead branch in adjacent tree. 6. Remove Lower Branches of Magnolia TreeDecision

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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

£910,000

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Last sold (2022)

£890,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

31 May 2022Most recent
£890,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in WD17 3DF: £905,000 (2021–2017).

Nearby sales in WD17 3DF

On the street

Versus other Farm Field homes

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

On years held, 3 Farm Field runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£7,946

Street avg £6,459

Above

Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 187 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

7.6 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

Full Watford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

266/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ridge Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD17 3DF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 3DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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