What type of property is 31 Beechwood Rise, WD24 6SE?

31 Beechwood Rise, WD24 6SE is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 31 Beechwood Rise, WD24 6SE last change hands?

31 Beechwood Rise, WD24 6SE last sold for £307,000 in August 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £230,000 in November 2004, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 31 Beechwood Rise, WD24 6SE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2004 and August 2013, 31 Beechwood Rise, WD24 6SE rose from £230,000 to £307,000, a change of £77,000. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 31 Beechwood Rise, WD24 6SE?

The current EPC rating for 31 Beechwood Rise, WD24 6SE is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Beechwood Rise, WD24 6SE?

31 Beechwood Rise, WD24 6SE has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (1,475 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 56% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD24 6SE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Beechwood Rise, WD24 6SE heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Beechwood Rise, WD24 6SE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Beechwood Rise, WD24 6SE?

31 Beechwood Rise, WD24 6SE is in council tax band D.

Where is 31 Beechwood Rise, WD24 6SE located?

31 Beechwood Rise, WD24 6SE sits in Watford. It falls within the WD24 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 31 Beechwood Rise, WD24 6SE?

Police records around 31 Beechwood Rise, WD24 6SE show an average of 123 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 31 Beechwood Rise, WD24 6SE?

The closest primary school to 31 Beechwood Rise, WD24 6SE is Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School (484m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Herts College (2.0km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 31 Beechwood Rise, WD24 6SE?

The closest bus stop to 31 Beechwood Rise, WD24 6SE is Bushey Mill Lane, 144m away. The nearest rail option is Watford North Rail Station, 669m away.

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31 Beechwood Rise, Watford, WD24 6SE

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

137 m²

1475 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

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.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C70

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

9 years remaining

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

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

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 2014
PorchFull
Outcome 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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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

31 Beechwood Rise valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£595,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£307,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

29 August 2013Most recent
£307,000
+33.5%over 8 years
4 November 2004
£230,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 6SE: £470,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in WD24 6SE

On the street

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

Strongly below

Floor Area

137 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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Area

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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.

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Noise

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

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD24 6SE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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