What type of property is 1a, Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH?

1a, Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH is a detached house.

What energy rating does 1a, Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH?

1a, Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (1,593 sq ft). That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD17 4SH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH?

1a, Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH 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 1a, Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH located?

1a, Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH sits in Watford. It falls within the WD17 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1a, Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH?

Police records around 1a, Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH 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 1a, Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH?

The closest primary school to 1a, Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH is Beechfield School (340m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Herts College (1.6km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1a, Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH is Tunnel Wood Road, 226m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Birch Tree Walk, Watford, WD17 4SH

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

148 m²

1593 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a detached house in Watford (WD17 4SH). It has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (around 1593 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2011.

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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.

1a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 July 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Birch Tree Walk, Watford, WD17 4SH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1a, Birch Tree Walk, Watford, WD17 4SH

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Sept 2011
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Outcome in report
Erection of a single storey garage extension
Documents
44 docs on file
Reference
11/00672/FULH
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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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£876,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 4SH: £810,000 (2025–2017).

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Versus other Birch Tree Walk homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 58 (D)

Above

Floor Area

148 m²

Street avg 127 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

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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

266/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Tunnel Wood Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Beechfield School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 4SH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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