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5a, Beechpark Way, Watford, WD17 3TY

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
9
From EPC
Floor area
265 m²
2852 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5a

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

5a is a detached house in Watford (WD17 3TY). It has a recorded floor area of 265 m² (around 2852 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Untraded for 26 years, with the last transfer in May 2000. At 265 m² the property is well over the postcode median (124 m² across 24 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Across 1999–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 149.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,222,000 sits 373.7% above the 2000 sale of £257,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£90/sq ft) was about 77.9% below the postcode norm.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5a

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

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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.

5a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
7.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2022from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromD63toC71
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5a, Beechpark Way, Watford, WD17 3TY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

We flagged 2 things worth checking at 5a

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.

  • Larger development activity nearby
  • Recent ownership pattern worth a look
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£1,222,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 149.8% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2000)

£257,950

Growth on file: 149.8% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 May 2000Most recent

    £257,950

    +149.8%over 8 months

  2. 16 September 1999

    £103,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 3TY: £720,000 (2024–2023).

On the street

Versus other Beechpark Way homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£973

Street avg £4,884

Strongly below

Floor Area

265 m²

Street avg 135 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.6 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5a

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

Larger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look
£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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£1.2m

1 Temple Close

WD17 3DR

4 bed2 bath
£1.2m

1 Richmond Drive

WD17 3BQ

5 bed3 bath
£1.1m

1 Roughwood Close

WD17 3HN

4 bed2 bath
£1.0m

1 Harford Drive

WD17 3DQ

£966k

1 Devereux Drive

WD17 3DD

£959k

1 Trefusis Walk

WD17 3BP

£939k

1 Stratford Way

WD17 3DH

4 bed
£925k

1 Farm Field

WD17 3DF

2 bed
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

10/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Grove Mill Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School. 28 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 3TY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD17 3TY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 3TY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

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 5a, Beechpark Way, Watford, WD17 3TY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.