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5 Beechwood Rise, Watford, WD24 6SE

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
84 m²
904 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Beechwood Rise

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

5 Beechwood Rise is a semi-detached house in Watford (WD24 6SE). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2023 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2024–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -13.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £537,000 is 44.2% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£412/sq ft) was about 55.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2024 for £372,500. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Beechwood Rise

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

5 Beechwood Rise ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Oct 2023
EPC improved fromG11toC69
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Beechwood Rise, Watford, WD24 6SE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Aug 2024
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey

    Erection of a single storey front, side and rear extension.

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    24/00603/FULH
    View planning record
Before you offer

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Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

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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.

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

Current estimate

£537,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -13.2% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£372,500

Growth on file: -13.2% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 March 2024Most recent

    £372,500

    -13.2%

  2. 4 March 2024

    £429,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 6SE: £505,000 (2025–2021).

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.

EPC Rating for 5 Beechwood Rise runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,107

Street avg £4,180

On par

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Beechwood Rise

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Flagged hereSigns of HMO activity in the area
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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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3 bed1 bath
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10 Beech Road

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3 bed1 bath
£503k

1 Maude Crescent

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£488k

1 Beech Road

WD24 6NZ

£482k

1 The Thrums

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£480k

1 St Georges Road

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1 Beechwood Rise

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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

4/mo

Rising 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.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 6SE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD24 6SE

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
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Beechwood Rise, Watford, WD24 6SE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.