What kind of home is Deerspring Cottage, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LZ?

Deerspring Cottage, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LZ is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for Deerspring Cottage, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LZ?

The current EPC rating for Deerspring Cottage, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LZ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Deerspring Cottage, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LZ?

Deerspring Cottage, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LZ has a recorded floor area of 163 m² (1,755 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Deerspring Cottage, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LZ use?

The latest EPC at Deerspring Cottage, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is Deerspring Cottage, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LZ in?

Deerspring Cottage, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LZ sits in Chandlers Cross, Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth. It falls within the WD3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around Deerspring Cottage, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LZ?

Police records around Deerspring Cottage, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LZ 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 Deerspring Cottage, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LZ?

The closest primary school to Deerspring Cottage, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LZ is Little Green Junior School (1.9km), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Croxley Danes School (2.8km).

What transport links are near Deerspring Cottage, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LZ?

The closest bus stop to Deerspring Cottage, Fir Tree Hill, WD3 4LZ is Redhall Lane, 1.1km away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Deerspring Cottage, Fir Tree Hill, Chandlers Cross, Rickmansworth, WD3 4LZ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

163 m²

1755 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Deerspring Cottage

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

Deerspring Cottage is a detached house in Chandlers Cross, Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth (WD3 4LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 163 m² (around 1755 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1983-1990. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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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)

Nov 2021

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from May 2010

EPC improved fromD62toC71

Low Energy Lighting

0%29%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Deerspring Cottage, Fir Tree Hill, Chandlers Cross, Rickmansworth, WD3 4LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Deerspring Cottage has no planning applications on record.

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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.

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

Current estimate

£1,068,000

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 2 sales in WD3 4LZ: £802,500 (2019–1998).

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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.

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Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.1 km

Redhall Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.9 km

Little Green Junior School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD3 4LZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.0dB

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