What type of property is 5 Burrow Close, WD17 4DS?

5 Burrow Close, WD17 4DS is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 5 Burrow Close, WD17 4DS sell for?

5 Burrow Close, WD17 4DS last sold for £378,000 in September 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £270,000 in May 2012, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Burrow Close, WD17 4DS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2012 and September 2018, 5 Burrow Close, WD17 4DS rose from £270,000 to £378,000, a change of £108,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Burrow Close, WD17 4DS have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Burrow Close, WD17 4DS is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Burrow Close, WD17 4DS?

5 Burrow Close, WD17 4DS has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (1,119 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD17 4DS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Burrow Close, WD17 4DS heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Burrow Close, WD17 4DS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 5 Burrow Close, WD17 4DS had any planning applications?

5 Burrow Close, WD17 4DS has 2 planning records on file (1 refused), most recent in October 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Burrow Close, WD17 4DS?

5 Burrow Close, WD17 4DS is in council tax band E.

Where is 5 Burrow Close, WD17 4DS located?

5 Burrow Close, WD17 4DS sits in Watford. It falls within the WD17 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 5 Burrow Close, WD17 4DS in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Burrow Close, WD17 4DS show an average of 10 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Burrow Close, WD17 4DS?

The closest primary school to 5 Burrow Close, WD17 4DS is The Orchard Primary School (270m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Herts College (2.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Burrow Close, WD17 4DS?

The closest bus stop to 5 Burrow Close, WD17 4DS is Chilcott Road, 159m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Burrow Close, Watford, WD17 4DS

2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

104 m²

1119 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Burrow Close

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

5 Burrow Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Watford (WD17 4DS). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

At 104 m² it's 20.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (86 m² median across 19 EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. Across 2012–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £496,000 is 31.2% above the 2018 sale price. Last sale on file: £378,000 in September 2018.

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
Bathrooms2

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Jan 2012

Heating Controls

Full ControlProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

4%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Burrow Close, Watford, WD17 4DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oct 2020
Loft ConversionFull
In report
Erection of a loft conversion with rear dormer & rear conservatory
ExtensionConservatory
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
20/00920/FULH
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Aug 2020
Loft ConversionFull
In report
Erection of a loft conversion with rear dormer and a rear conservatory
ExtensionConservatory
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
20/00707/FULH
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What's in 5 Burrow Close, Watford, WD17 4DS's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Burrow Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£496,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£378,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

20 September 2018Most recent
£378,000
+40.0%over 6 years
10 May 2012
£270,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 4DS: £542,500 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in WD17 4DS

On the street

Versus other Burrow Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Burrow Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£3,635

Street avg £4,114

On par

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 102 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

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Comparables

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

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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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Crime

10/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Chilcott Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Orchard Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD17 4DS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 4DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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