What type of property is 31 Little Hill, WD3 5BX?

31 Little Hill, WD3 5BX is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 31 Little Hill, WD3 5BX sell for?

31 Little Hill, WD3 5BX last sold for £550,000 in May 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 31 Little Hill, WD3 5BX have?

The current EPC rating for 31 Little Hill, WD3 5BX is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Little Hill, WD3 5BX?

31 Little Hill, WD3 5BX has a recorded floor area of 138 m² (1,485 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD3 5BX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Little Hill, WD3 5BX heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Little Hill, WD3 5BX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 31 Little Hill, WD3 5BX?

31 Little Hill, WD3 5BX has council approval for single-storey front extension granted in April 2019 under ref. 19/0563/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 31 Little Hill, WD3 5BX?

31 Little Hill, WD3 5BX is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 31 Little Hill, WD3 5BX located?

31 Little Hill, WD3 5BX sits in Heronsgate, Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth. It falls within the WD3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 31 Little Hill, WD3 5BX?

Police records around 31 Little Hill, WD3 5BX 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 31 Little Hill, WD3 5BX?

The closest primary school to 31 Little Hill, WD3 5BX is Chorleywood Primary School (174m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Reach Free School (1.9km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 31 Little Hill, WD3 5BX?

The closest bus stop to 31 Little Hill, WD3 5BX is Little Hill, 114m away. The nearest tram option is Chorleywood Underground Station, 1.1km away.

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31 Little Hill, Heronsgate, Rickmansworth, WD3 5BX

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

138 m²

1485 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 31 Little Hill

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

31 Little Hill is a four-bedroom detached house in Heronsgate, Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth (WD3 5BX). It has a recorded floor area of 138 m² (around 1485 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £1,014,000 sits 84.4% above the 2014 sale of £550,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2019. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in May 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromE49toD68

Heating System

Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%91%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Little Hill, Heronsgate, Rickmansworth, WD3 5BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Little Hill has an approved single-storey front extension on the planning record.

Apr 2019
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Front of property
Single storey front extension
Documents
16 docs on file
Reference
19/0563/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.

31 Little Hill valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,014,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£550,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 May 2014Most recent
£550,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD3 5BX: £1,150,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in WD3 5BX

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On the street

Versus other Little Hill homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

31 Little Hill is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£3,986

Street avg £5,696

Strongly below

Floor Area

138 m²

Street avg 161 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 7.3 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Little Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Chorleywood Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD3 5BX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD3 5BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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