What type of property is 8 Betjeman Gardens, WD3 5QY?

8 Betjeman Gardens, WD3 5QY is a semi-detached house.

When did 8 Betjeman Gardens, WD3 5QY last change hands?

8 Betjeman Gardens, WD3 5QY last sold for £510,000 in August 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £412,500 in May 2007, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Betjeman Gardens, WD3 5QY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2007 and August 2022, 8 Betjeman Gardens, WD3 5QY rose from £412,500 to £510,000, a change of £97,500. That works out to roughly +1.4% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Betjeman Gardens, WD3 5QY?

The current EPC rating for 8 Betjeman Gardens, WD3 5QY is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Betjeman Gardens, WD3 5QY?

8 Betjeman Gardens, WD3 5QY has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD3 5QY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Betjeman Gardens, WD3 5QY heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Betjeman Gardens, WD3 5QY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 8 Betjeman Gardens, WD3 5QY?

The only planning records linked to 8 Betjeman Gardens, WD3 5QY are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Betjeman Gardens, WD3 5QY?

8 Betjeman Gardens, WD3 5QY is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 8 Betjeman Gardens, WD3 5QY located?

8 Betjeman Gardens, WD3 5QY sits in Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth. It falls within the WD3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 8 Betjeman Gardens, WD3 5QY?

Police records around 8 Betjeman Gardens, WD3 5QY 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 8 Betjeman Gardens, WD3 5QY?

The closest primary school to 8 Betjeman Gardens, WD3 5QY is The Russell School (663m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Clement Danes School (1.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Betjeman Gardens, WD3 5QY?

The closest tram stop to 8 Betjeman Gardens, WD3 5QY is Chorleywood Underground Station, 37m away. The nearest rail option is Chorleywood Rail Station, 38m away.

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8 Betjeman Gardens, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5QY

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Betjeman Gardens

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

8 Betjeman Gardens is a semi-detached house in Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth (WD3 5QY). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. At 94 m² this is the 11th 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. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band.

Across 2007–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £562,000 is 10.2% above the 2022 sale price. Last sale on file: £510,000 in August 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2009.

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Risks

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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.

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Betjeman Gardens, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5QY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2009
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Laterally reduce Sycamore by 20% and thin over car park area
Agent
The London Tree Co
Reference
09/0760/TPO
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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.

8 Betjeman Gardens's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£562,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.4% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£510,000

Growth on file: 1.4% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

31 August 2022Most recent
£510,000
+23.6%over 15 years
24 May 2007
£412,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD3 5QY: £690,000 (2021–2018).

Nearby sales in WD3 5QY

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On the street

Versus other Betjeman Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 Betjeman Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,426

Street avg £5,094

Above

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 97 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for WD3 5QY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

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