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11 The Grove Mill, Grove Mill Lane, Watford, WD17 3TU

3 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 03
Habitable rooms
1
From EPC
Floor area
32 m²
344 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 11 The Grove Mill

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

11 The Grove Mill is a mid-terrace house in Watford (WD17 3TU). It has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (around 344 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. At 32 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (32–68 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (65 versus a best of 73). The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69).

At 32 m² it sits well below the postcode median (57 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2012–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£726/sq ft) was about 60.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Sold August 2018 for £250,000.

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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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2012from Feb 2010
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Mar 2022from Feb 2012
EPC improved fromC70toD65
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 The Grove Mill, Grove Mill Lane, Watford, WD17 3TU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Apr 2019
    Amendment
    In report

    Non material amendment to change design of vehicle access gate pursuant to planning permission 18/00903/FUL.

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    19/00334/NONMAT
    View planning record
  2. Dec 2018
    Amendment
    In report

    Lawful Development Certificate for the use of the residential garage of 11 The Grove Mill (Use Class C3) for business use, ancillary to the residential property, to occasionally package and dispatch drinks products, including Soft Drinks and Spirits to consumers and trade customers in the UK. (Amended description)

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    18/01406/LDC
    View planning record
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Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

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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.
Current estimate

£236,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.5% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£250,000

Growth on file: 11.5% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 August 2018Most recent

    £250,000

    +91.6%over 5 years
  2. 28 August 2012

    £130,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 3TU: £345,000 (2024–2020).

On the street

Versus other Grove Mill Lane homes

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

On price per m², 11 The Grove Mill stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£7,813

Street avg £5,851

Strongly above

Floor Area

32 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 11 The Grove Mill

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

Larger development activity nearbyEnvironmental risk flagged
£14.99one-off

30-day 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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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.

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

Crime

10/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Grove Mill Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 WD17 3TU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD17 3TU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 3TU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

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 11 The Grove Mill, Grove Mill Lane, Watford, WD17 3TU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.