What kind of home is 4 Plaitford Close, WD3 1NJ?

4 Plaitford Close, WD3 1NJ is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 4 Plaitford Close, WD3 1NJ last change hands?

4 Plaitford Close, WD3 1NJ last sold for £690,000 in December 2020, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £135,000 in February 1997, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Plaitford Close, WD3 1NJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 1997 and December 2020, 4 Plaitford Close, WD3 1NJ rose from £135,000 to £690,000, a change of £555,000. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Plaitford Close, WD3 1NJ?

The current EPC rating for 4 Plaitford Close, WD3 1NJ is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Plaitford Close, WD3 1NJ?

4 Plaitford Close, WD3 1NJ has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (1,109 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD3 1NJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Plaitford Close, WD3 1NJ use?

The latest EPC at 4 Plaitford Close, WD3 1NJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 4 Plaitford Close, WD3 1NJ?

The most recent planning decision at 4 Plaitford Close, WD3 1NJ was a refusal for single-storey extension (ref. 21/1875/FUL) in October 2021. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Plaitford Close, WD3 1NJ?

4 Plaitford Close, WD3 1NJ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 4 Plaitford Close, WD3 1NJ in?

4 Plaitford Close, WD3 1NJ sits in Rickmansworth. It falls within the WD3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 4 Plaitford Close, WD3 1NJ in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Plaitford Close, WD3 1NJ 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 4 Plaitford Close, WD3 1NJ?

The closest primary school to 4 Plaitford Close, WD3 1NJ is St Mary's Rickmansworth CofE Primary School (521m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School (978m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Plaitford Close, WD3 1NJ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Plaitford Close, WD3 1NJ is Tesco, 225m away. The nearest rail option is Rickmansworth Rail Station, 1.0km away.

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4 Plaitford Close, Rickmansworth, WD3 1NJ

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

103 m²

1109 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Plaitford Close

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

4 Plaitford Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Rickmansworth (WD3 1NJ). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £804,000 is 16.5% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£622/sq ft) was about 49.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2020 at £690,000.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Plaitford Close, Rickmansworth, WD3 1NJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a loft conversion application was refused at 4 Plaitford Close in 2021.

Dec 2021
Loft ConversionFull
In report
Loft conversion including front and rear dormers and insertion of Juliet balcony to rear
Documents
23 docs on file
Reference
21/2409/FUL
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Oct 2021
Loft ConversionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey
Loft conversion including first floor rear gable extension to dwelling including formation of crown roof, front dormer window and insertion of Juliet balcony to rear.
Extension
Documents
28 docs on file
Reference
21/1875/FUL
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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.

Price for 4 Plaitford Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£804,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£690,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

18 December 2020Most recent
£690,000
+411.1%over 23 years
5 February 1997
£135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD3 1NJ: £670,000 (2025–2023).

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Versus other Plaitford Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 4 Plaitford Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,699

Street avg £6,317

Above

Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

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Area

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Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Tesco — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Mary's Rickmansworth CofE Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for WD3 1NJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

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Everything within walking distance

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