How energy efficient is Forge Mews, 1, 16 Church Street, WD3 1DH?

The current EPC rating for Forge Mews, 1, 16 Church Street, WD3 1DH is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Forge Mews, 1, 16 Church Street, WD3 1DH?

Forge Mews, 1, 16 Church Street, WD3 1DH has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft). That makes it about 37% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD3 1DH. Source: EPC Register.

How is Forge Mews, 1, 16 Church Street, WD3 1DH heated?

The latest EPC at Forge Mews, 1, 16 Church Street, WD3 1DH records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Forge Mews, 1, 16 Church Street, WD3 1DH?

Forge Mews, 1, 16 Church Street, WD3 1DH is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Forge Mews, 1, 16 Church Street, WD3 1DH located?

Forge Mews, 1, 16 Church Street, WD3 1DH sits in Rickmansworth. It falls within the WD3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near Forge Mews, 1, 16 Church Street, WD3 1DH?

Police records around Forge Mews, 1, 16 Church Street, WD3 1DH 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.

Which schools serve Forge Mews, 1, 16 Church Street, WD3 1DH?

The closest primary school to Forge Mews, 1, 16 Church Street, WD3 1DH is Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School (637m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School (371m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Forge Mews, 1, 16 Church Street, WD3 1DH?

The closest bus stop to Forge Mews, 1, 16 Church Street, WD3 1DH is Talbot Road, 39m away. The nearest rail option is Rickmansworth Rail Station, 383m away.

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Forge Mews, 1, 16 Church Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1DH

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Forge Mews

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

Forge Mews is a semi-detached house in Rickmansworth (WD3 1DH). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 40 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across Forge Mews (40–81 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since November 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

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.

Forge Mews's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

0.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Nov 2014

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Forge Mews, 1, 16 Church Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Forge Mews has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

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

Current estimate

£192,000

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.

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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

0.0 km

Talbot Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD3 1DH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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