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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
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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).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs). Across 2024–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -13.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £518,000 is 39.1% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£412/sq ft) was about 78.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2024 for £372,500. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

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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.
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

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 June 2034

7 years remaining

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

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CSolid (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 5 Beechwood Rise, Watford, WD24 6SE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Beechwood Rise, Watford, WD24 6SE

1decisions1extensions4documents4nearby
  1. Aug 2024
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey

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

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    24/00603/FULH
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 4 notable nearby
  • The 4 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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

£518,000

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

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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.

Habitable Rooms for 5 Beechwood Rise lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,107

Street avg £4,047

On par

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly 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.

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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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

0.1 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

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 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.