Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
31 Beechwood Rise, Watford, WD24 6SE
1 planning record
Estimated value
£595,000
- Since the 2013 sale (£307,000)+94%
- Against WD24 6SE's recent median (£470,000)+27%
Newest record on this page: June 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
137 m²
1475 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£595,000
- Against its 2013 sale (£307,000)+94%
- Against WD24 6SE's recent median (£470,000)+27%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 31 Beechwood Rise is modelled from its 137 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in WD24 6SE. 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
137 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2026
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2013
Recent sales in WD24 6SE
5 sales, median £470,000 (2025–2021)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: January 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | 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.
31 Beechwood Rise valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
29 August 2013Most recent
£307,000
+33.5%over 8 years4 November 2004
£230,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 6SE: £470,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in WD24 6SE
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 31 Beechwood Rise, Watford, WD24 6SE. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
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- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
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About 31 Beechwood Rise
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
31 Beechwood Rise is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD24 6SE). It has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (around 1475 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 137 m² the property is well over the postcode median (88 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs). Across 2004–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £595,000 sits 93.8% above the 2013 sale of £307,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£208/sq ft) was about 29.1% below the postcode norm. Last sold in August 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2014.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 18 June 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jun 2026from May 2013
EPC improved fromD60toC70
Walls
Very PoorPoor
Wall insulation improved
Roof
AverageGood
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 31 Beechwood Rise, Watford, WD24 6SE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1 application on record at 31 Beechwood Rise, Watford, WD24 6SE
1decisions1extensions12documents4nearby
- Jun 2014PorchFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property
Erection of single storey side, part rear and front extensions with front porch.
Extension- Documents
- 12 docs on file
- Reference
- 14/00609/FULH
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Versus other Beechwood Rise homes
Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
31 Beechwood Rise outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,241
Street avg £4,308
Floor Area
137 m²
Street avg 91 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.3 t/year
Street avg 4.2 t/year
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
0.1 km
Bushey Mill Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School. 32 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Parkgate Infants' and Nursery SchoolPrimary484m
- Parkgate Junior SchoolPrimary513m
- Cherry Tree Primary SchoolPrimary528m
- Beechfield SchoolPrimary656m
Nearest stops
- Bushey Mill LaneBus stop144m
- Bushey Mill CrescentBus stop195m
- Buckingham RoadBus stop345m
- Church of St Helen'sBus stop362m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences725 reports37%
- Anti-social Behaviour355 reports18%
- Criminal Damage & Arson149 reports8%
- Other Theft140 reports7%
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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 6SE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.8dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls
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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 31 Beechwood Rise is modelled from its 137 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in WD24 6SE. 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. 2 sales are recorded for 31 Beechwood Rise. 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 31 Beechwood Rise was lodged in June 2026 at band C and is valid until June 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 31 Beechwood Rise. 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 6SE, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 31 Beechwood Rise 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.
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