What kind of home is 1 Birchmead, WD17 4RU?

1 Birchmead, WD17 4RU is a 3-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 1 Birchmead, WD17 4RU last change hands?

1 Birchmead, WD17 4RU last sold for £800,000 in April 2026. Before that, it sold for £500,000 in April 2007, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Birchmead, WD17 4RU?

Across 2 sales between April 2007 and April 2026, 1 Birchmead, WD17 4RU rose from £500,000 to £800,000, a change of £300,000. That works out to roughly +2.5% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Birchmead, WD17 4RU have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Birchmead, WD17 4RU is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Birchmead, WD17 4RU?

1 Birchmead, WD17 4RU has a recorded floor area of 142 m² (1,528 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 41% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD17 4RU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Birchmead, WD17 4RU use?

The latest EPC at 1 Birchmead, WD17 4RU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Birchmead, WD17 4RU?

The only planning records linked to 1 Birchmead, WD17 4RU are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Birchmead, WD17 4RU?

1 Birchmead, WD17 4RU is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Birchmead, WD17 4RU in?

1 Birchmead, WD17 4RU sits in Watford. It falls within the WD17 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Birchmead, WD17 4RU?

Police records around 1 Birchmead, WD17 4RU 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.

What schools are near 1 Birchmead, WD17 4RU?

The closest primary school to 1 Birchmead, WD17 4RU is Nascot Wood Junior School (143m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Herts College (1.2km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Birchmead, WD17 4RU?

The closest bus stop to 1 Birchmead, WD17 4RU is Bay Tree Walk, 105m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Birchmead, Watford, WD17 4RU

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

142 m²

1528 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Birchmead

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

1 Birchmead is a three-bedroom detached house in Watford (WD17 4RU). It has a recorded floor area of 142 m² (around 1528 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The home occupies a corner plot.

Most recent transfer was April 2026 at £800,000 — fresh data. At 142 m² it sits well below the postcode median (241 m² across 3 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2024. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2007–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble
Corner plotYes

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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

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 October 2034

8 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Birchmead, Watford, WD17 4RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Birchmead, Watford, WD17 4RU

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Mar 2024
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
5 Day Notice- Works to trees under TPO 6: T7 Larch- Fell to ground level due to disease
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
24/00073/TPO
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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

£776,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£800,000

Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

1 April 2026Most recent
£800,000
+60.0%over 18 years
23 April 2007
£500,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in WD17 4RU: £710,000 (2019–2006).

Nearby sales in WD17 4RU

On the street

Versus other Birchmead homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Birchmead outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

142 m²

Street avg 304 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 10.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Watford report

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

Crime

266/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bay Tree Walk — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Nascot Wood Junior School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 4RU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

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