What was the last sold price for 5 Birchmead, WD17 4RU?

5 Birchmead, WD17 4RU last sold for £550,000 in December 2006, around 19 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Birchmead, WD17 4RU had any planning applications?

5 Birchmead, WD17 4RU has 2 planning records on file (2 refused), most recent in November 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Birchmead, WD17 4RU?

5 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 5 Birchmead, WD17 4RU in?

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

Is 5 Birchmead, WD17 4RU in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Birchmead, WD17 4RU 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.

What schools are near 5 Birchmead, WD17 4RU?

The closest primary school to 5 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 transport links are near 5 Birchmead, WD17 4RU?

The closest bus stop to 5 Birchmead, WD17 4RU is Bay Tree Walk, 105m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Birchmead, Watford, WD17 4RU

2 planning records

Bedroom

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About 5 Birchmead

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

5 Birchmead is a one-bedroom property in Watford (WD17 4RU). It has council tax band G. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since December 2006, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

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

Bedrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Birchmead, Watford, WD17 4RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Nov 2020
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of single storey rear extension and balcony
Documents
26 docs on file
Reference
20/00881/FULH
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Nov 2010
Amendment
In report
Lawful Development Certificate for continued use of studio as an independent dwelling.
Retrospective
Documents
27 docs on file
Reference
10/01025/LDC
View planning record

What's in 5 Birchmead, Watford, WD17 4RU'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.

Last sold (2006)

£550,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 December 2006Most recent
£550,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in WD17 4RU: £710,000 (2019–2007).

Nearby sales in WD17 4RU

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Comparables

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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

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

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

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

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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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