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

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

What did Burswood, Temple Close, WD17 3DR sell for?

Burswood, Temple Close, WD17 3DR last sold for £1,500,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £830,000 in August 2007, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Burswood, Temple Close, WD17 3DR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2007 and April 2023, Burswood, Temple Close, WD17 3DR rose from £830,000 to £1,500,000, a change of £670,000. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for Burswood, Temple Close, WD17 3DR is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

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

Burswood, Temple Close, WD17 3DR has a recorded floor area of 252 m² (2,713 sq ft), around 84 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 25% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD17 3DR. Source: EPC Register.

How is Burswood, Temple Close, WD17 3DR heated?

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

What planning history does Burswood, Temple Close, WD17 3DR have?

Burswood, Temple Close, WD17 3DR has 5 planning records on file (2 refused), most recent in December 2018. Source: PlanIt planning register.

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

Burswood, 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 Burswood, Temple Close, WD17 3DR located?

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

How safe is the area around Burswood, Temple Close, WD17 3DR?

Police records around Burswood, 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 Burswood, Temple Close, WD17 3DR?

The closest primary school to Burswood, 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 is the nearest station to Burswood, Temple Close, WD17 3DR?

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

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Burswood, Temple Close, Watford, WD17 3DR

5 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

252 m²

2713 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Burswood

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

Burswood is a three-bedroom detached house in Watford (WD17 3DR). It has a recorded floor area of 252 m² (around 2713 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

At 252 m² it's 28.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (196 m² median across 6 EPCs). Across 2007–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£553/sq ft) was about 81.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 5 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused. Sold April 2023 for £1,500,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble, En bloc

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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.

Burswood's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 September 2032

5 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

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

5 applications on record at Burswood, Temple Close, Watford, WD17 3DR

5decisions4extensions69documents1nearby

Mar 2013
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Two storey rear extension and single storey side extension
Documents
24 docs on file
Reference
13/00036/FULH
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ExtensionDec 2018Decision
ExtensionJun 2015Decision

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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.

Latest sale on Burswood was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,489,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£1,500,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

25 April 2023Most recent
£1,500,000
+80.7%over 15 years
30 August 2007
£830,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 3DR: £675,000 (2020–2006).

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 price per m², Burswood stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,952

Street avg £3,532

Strongly above

Floor Area

252 m²

Street avg 216 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

8.0 t/year

Street avg 9.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.7dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 3DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

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