What type of property is 1 Temple Close, WD17 3DR?

1 Temple Close, WD17 3DR is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Temple Close, WD17 3DR?

1 Temple Close, WD17 3DR last sold for £675,000 in September 2006, around 20 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Temple Close, WD17 3DR have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Temple Close, WD17 3DR is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Temple Close, WD17 3DR?

1 Temple Close, WD17 3DR has a recorded floor area of 206 m² (2,217 sq ft), around 52 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Temple Close, WD17 3DR heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Temple Close, WD17 3DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Temple Close, WD17 3DR had any planning applications?

1 Temple Close, WD17 3DR has 3 planning records on file (1 refused), most recent in April 2016. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Temple Close, WD17 3DR?

1 Temple Close, WD17 3DR is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Temple Close, WD17 3DR located?

1 Temple Close, WD17 3DR sits in Watford. It falls within the WD17 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 1 Temple Close, WD17 3DR?

Police records around 1 Temple Close, WD17 3DR 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.

Which schools serve 1 Temple Close, WD17 3DR?

The closest primary school to 1 Temple Close, WD17 3DR is Cassiobury Junior School (490m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Herts College (754m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Temple Close, WD17 3DR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Temple Close, WD17 3DR is The Gardens, 192m away. The nearest tram option is Watford Underground Station, 707m away.

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1 Temple Close, Watford, WD17 3DR

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

206 m²

2217 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Temple Close

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

1 Temple Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Watford (WD17 3DR). It has a recorded floor area of 206 m² (around 2217 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 74), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Held since September 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £1,321,000 sits 95.7% above the 2006 sale of £675,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£304/sq ft) was about 17.8% below the postcode norm. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.

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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Summer houseYes

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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.

1 Temple Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2023

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

12.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 May 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from May 2010

EPC improved fromF30toE49

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Temple Close, Watford, WD17 3DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 1 Temple Close, Watford, WD17 3DR

3decisions61documents1nearby

Jun 2014
OutbuildingFull
Outcome in report
Erection of a single storey outbuilding in rear garden.
Documents
16 docs on file
Reference
14/00498/FULH
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OutbuildingApr 2016Decision
OutbuildingAug 2014Decision

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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.

1 Temple Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,321,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£675,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 September 2006Most recent
£675,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 3DR: £885,000 (2023–2007).

Nearby sales in WD17 3DR

On the street

Versus other Temple Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 1 Temple Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,277

Street avg £4,067

On par

Floor Area

206 m²

Street avg 223 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

12.0 t/year

Street avg 8.3 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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

266/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Cassiobury Junior School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 3DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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