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3 Beech Road, Watford, WD24 6NZ

2 planning records
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
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Overview

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.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

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

3 months remaining

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

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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.

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Planning

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
  1. Jan 2014
    ExtensionOutline
    Outcome 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
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • The 50 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

3 Beech Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£501,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 WD24 6NZ: £284,950 (2018–2010).

On the street

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)

Strongly above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

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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

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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10 Beech Road

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3 bed1 bath
£520k

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1 Hazel Tree Road

WD24 6RJ

£469k

1 Maude Crescent

WD24 6BN

£466k

1 Beechwood Rise

WD24 6SE

£455k

1 The Thrums

WD24 6DJ

£450k

10 Berry Avenue

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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

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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

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 road noise heatmap for WD24 6NZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD24 6NZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

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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