What type of property is 1 Peace Drive, WD17 3XE?

1 Peace Drive, WD17 3XE is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Peace Drive, WD17 3XE last change hands?

1 Peace Drive, WD17 3XE last sold for £660,000 in August 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Peace Drive, WD17 3XE have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Peace Drive, WD17 3XE is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Peace Drive, WD17 3XE?

1 Peace Drive, WD17 3XE has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (1,475 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Peace Drive, WD17 3XE heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Peace Drive, WD17 3XE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Peace Drive, WD17 3XE?

1 Peace Drive, WD17 3XE 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 Peace Drive, WD17 3XE located?

1 Peace Drive, WD17 3XE sits in Watford. It falls within the WD17 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 1 Peace Drive, WD17 3XE in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Peace Drive, WD17 3XE 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 Peace Drive, WD17 3XE?

The closest primary school to 1 Peace Drive, WD17 3XE is Lanchester Primary School (216m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Herts College (217m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Peace Drive, WD17 3XE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Peace Drive, WD17 3XE is Town Hall, 185m away. The nearest rail option is Watford Junction Rail Station, 773m away.

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1 Peace Drive, Watford, WD17 3XE

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

137 m²

1475 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Peace Drive

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

1 Peace Drive is a five-bedroom detached house in Watford (WD17 3XE). It has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (around 1475 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2014) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). The latest certificate is from May 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On the market in August 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. Today's modelled estimate of £890,000 is 34.8% above the 2015 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

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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 Peace Drive's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 May 2024

Current Certificate

May 2014

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 23 May 2024

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Peace Drive, Watford, WD17 3XE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Peace Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£890,000

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Last sold (2015)

£660,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 August 2015Most recent
£660,000

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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

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

Town Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Lanchester Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 3XE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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