What kind of home is 9 Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH?

9 Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 9 Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH?

9 Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH last sold for £790,000 in March 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH?

The current EPC rating for 9 Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2019 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH?

9 Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH has a recorded floor area of 239 m² (2,573 sq ft), around 80 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 82% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD17 4SH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH use?

The latest EPC at 9 Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 9 Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH?

9 Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH has 3 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in January 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH?

9 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.

Which area is 9 Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH in?

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

Is 9 Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH in a safe area?

Police records around 9 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.

What schools are near 9 Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH?

The closest primary school to 9 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.

What transport links are near 9 Birch Tree Walk, WD17 4SH?

The closest bus stop to 9 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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9 Birch Tree Walk, Watford, WD17 4SH

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

239 m²

2573 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9 Birch Tree Walk

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

9 Birch Tree Walk is a three-bedroom detached house in Watford (WD17 4SH). It has a recorded floor area of 239 m² (around 2573 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in August 2019 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 239 m² the property is well over the postcode median (131 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £1,138,000 is 44.1% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£307/sq ft) was about 51.2% below the postcode norm. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Sold March 2020 for £790,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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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.

9 Birch Tree Walk ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 February 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Aug 2019

EPC improved fromE46toC75

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

45%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (20 kWp) installed

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Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Birch Tree Walk, Watford, WD17 4SH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side and rear extension at 9 Birch Tree Walk.

3 applications on record at 9 Birch Tree Walk, Watford, WD17 4SH

3decisions1extensions19documents3nearby

Jul 2020
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property
Erection of two storey side and front extensions
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
20/00521/FULH
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
OutbuildingJan 2021Decision
AmendmentSept 2020Decision

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£1,138,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£790,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 March 2020Most recent
£790,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 4SH: £810,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in WD17 4SH

On the street

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.

9 Birch Tree Walk is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£3,305

Street avg £6,780

Strongly below

Floor Area

239 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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