1 Betjeman Gardens, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5QY
About 1 Betjeman Gardens
1 Betjeman Gardens is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth (WD3 5QY). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 117 m² this is the 16th smallest of 22 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 50–140 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 22 units on file. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
7 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 117 m² it's 24.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (94 m² median across 21 EPCs). 12 years since the last transfer (June 2014). Across 2009–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £631,000 is 19.1% above the 2014 sale price.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- StudyYes
Outside
- Private gardenSouth-facing
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
1 Betjeman Gardens's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Wall insulation upgraded
Floor insulation added or improved
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
- May 2024Tree WorksTreesIn report
T1 - Hazel - Lateral reduction of 4 - 5 metres to growth points as close to boundary fence as possible, to reduce pressure on fence and reduce overhang into adjacent car parkT2 - Hazel - Lateral reduction of 3 - 4 metres to growth points as close to boundary fence as possible, to reduce overhang into adjacent car parkT3 - Sycamore - Lateral reduction of 4-5 metres to growth points as close to boundary fence as possible, to reduce overhang into adjacent car park as much as possibleT4 - Sycamore - Lateral reduction of 3.5 - 4.5 metres to growth points as close to boundary fence as possible, to reduce overhang into adjacent car park as much as possible
- Documents
- 11 docs on file
- Reference
- 24/0511/TCA
- Jan 2024Tree WorksTreesIn report
T25 - Sycamore - Crown reduction to reduce height by up to 3.5 metres and lateral spread by up to 2.5 metres, taking canopy back to previous pruning points, to maintain tree at a reasonable size for location
- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- 23/1934/TPO
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
1 Betjeman Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£631,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 5 years.
£530,000
Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 5 years.
Sales timeline
9 June 2014Most recent
£530,000
+12.8%over 5 years16 April 2009
£470,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD3 5QY: £690,000 (2022–2019).
Nearby sales in WD3 5QY
8 Betjeman Gardens, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5QY
Sold Aug 2022
£510,00022 Betjeman Gardens, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5QY
Sold Nov 2021
£550,0004 Betjeman Gardens, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5QY
Sold Sept 2020
£712,5002 Betjeman Gardens, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5QY
Sold Nov 2019
£745,00016 Betjeman Gardens, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5QY
Sold Aug 2018
£560,000
Everything we know about 1 Betjeman Gardens, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Betjeman Gardens homes
On co₂ emissions, 1 Betjeman Gardens stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£4,530
Street avg £5,144
Floor Area
117 m²
Street avg 96 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
0.8 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Chorleywood Underground Station — tram stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
The Russell School. 11 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.0dB