Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
3 Beech Road, Watford, WD24 6NZ
2 planning records
Estimated value
£501,000
- Against WD24 6NZ's recent median (£284,950)+76%
Newest record on this page: January 2018. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
86 m²
926 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band D
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£501,000
- Against WD24 6NZ's recent median (£284,950)+76%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 3 Beech Road is modelled from its 86 m² EPC floor area, the absence of a recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WD24 6NZ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
86 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2017
Sales of this home
No sale recorded since 1995
Recent sales in WD24 6NZ
5 sales, median £284,950 (2018–2010)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: January 2018 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
3 Beech Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
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 WD24 6NZ: £284,950 (2018–2010).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 3 Beech Road, Watford, WD24 6NZ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
One time fee only - money back guarantee
About 3 Beech Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
3 Beech Road is a semi-detached house in Watford (WD24 6NZ). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2017) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 5 certificates since March 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.
2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 3 Beech Road
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Signs of HMO activity in the area
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Jan 2017
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
—
Certificate validity
Valid until 4 January 2027
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
May 2013from Mar 2013
Windows
SinglePartial Double
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Sept 2015from May 2013
EPC improved fromD58toE51
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat
Heating controls changed
Low Energy Lighting
100%40%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Jan 2017from Sept 2015
EPC improved fromE51toD57
Windows
SingleFull Double
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Low Energy Lighting
40%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Jan 2017from Jan 2017
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs
Heating controls changed
Glazing
SingleDouble
Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type
Walls
Very PoorGood
Wall insulation improved
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
100%42%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 3 Beech Road, Watford, WD24 6NZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
3 Beech Road has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.
2 applications on record at 3 Beech Road, Watford, WD24 6NZ
2decisions2extensions50documents4nearby
- Jan 2014ExtensionOutlineOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.5m for which the maximum height would be 3.3m and the height of the eaves would be 3m.
- Documents
- 13 docs on file
- Reference
- 13/01280/HPD
- More recent applications — locked
- PorchApr 2014Decision
Unlock 3 Beech Road, Watford, WD24 6NZ's full planning history
You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.
- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
- All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 4 notable nearby
- The 50 documents, officer reports & conditions
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant
One time fee only - money back guarantee
Versus other Beech Road homes
Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
EPC Rating for 3 Beech Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
68 (D)
Street avg 57 (D)
Floor Area
86 m²
Street avg 104 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 5.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
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.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
123/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Brett Place — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Cherry Tree Primary School. 32 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Cherry Tree Primary SchoolPrimary375m
- Beechfield SchoolPrimary432m
- Parkgate Junior SchoolPrimary736m
- Parkgate Infants' and Nursery SchoolPrimary750m
Nearest stops
- Brett PlaceBus stop230m
- Church of St Helen'sBus stop249m
- Callowland Recreation GroundBus stop337m
- Bushey Mill LaneBus stop406m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences725 reports37%
- Anti-social Behaviour355 reports18%
- Criminal Damage & Arson149 reports8%
- Other Theft140 reports7%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD24 6NZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.2dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls
Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £1,085 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 3 Beech Road is modelled from its 86 m² EPC floor area, the absence of a recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WD24 6NZ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. No sale is recorded for 3 Beech Road, which usually means it hasn't changed hands since 1995 or the sale was not for value. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 3 Beech Road was lodged in January 2017 at band D and is valid until January 2027. 5 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 3 Beech Road. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 32 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from WD24 6NZ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 3 Beech Road is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Beech Road, Watford, WD24 6NZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in WD24 6NZSold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- WD 24 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 3 Beech Road, Watford valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales