What kind of home is 170a, High Street, WD3 1BA?

170a, High Street, WD3 1BA is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 170a, High Street, WD3 1BA?

The current EPC rating for 170a, High Street, WD3 1BA is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. It has dropped from a C recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 170a, High Street, WD3 1BA?

170a, High Street, WD3 1BA has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft). That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD3 1BA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 170a, High Street, WD3 1BA use?

The latest EPC at 170a, High Street, WD3 1BA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 170a, High Street, WD3 1BA?

The only planning records linked to 170a, High Street, WD3 1BA are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 170a, High Street, WD3 1BA?

170a, High Street, WD3 1BA is in council tax band D.

Which area is 170a, High Street, WD3 1BA in?

170a, High Street, WD3 1BA sits in Rickmansworth. It falls within the WD3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 170a, High Street, WD3 1BA?

Police records around 170a, High Street, WD3 1BA show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 170a, High Street, WD3 1BA?

The closest primary school to 170a, High Street, WD3 1BA is Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School (749m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School (610m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 170a, High Street, WD3 1BA?

The closest underground stop to 170a, High Street, WD3 1BA is Rickmansworth Underground Station, 114m away. The nearest rail option is Rickmansworth Rail Station, 128m away.

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170a, High Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1BA

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 170a

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

170a is a semi-detached house in Rickmansworth (WD3 1BA). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2020.

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Risks

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Trends

the local market

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)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromC69toD57

Glazing

DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Low Energy Lighting

25%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 170a, High Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2020
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Tree number - T1 Tree type - Plum (Prunus cerasifera)Approx Height - 7mLocation - Front gardenService - Crown reductionWork required- Reduce crown all round by upto 1.5m and prune best form. Remove water shoots, from main stem. Sever and clear a 0.3m section of ivy from the circumference of the stem.Reason - As part of regular maintenance, to relieve end weight from leaning stems.
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
20/1260/TCA
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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.

170a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£402,000

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 WD3 1BA: £470,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in WD3 1BA

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On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

57 (D)

Street avg 57 (D)

On par

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 92 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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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 Rickmansworth district page.

Full Rickmansworth report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Rickmansworth Underground Station — subway entrance.

Closest school

0.6 km

Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD3 1BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD3 1BA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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