When did 1 New Cottages, Solesbridge Lane, WD3 6AD last change hands?

1 New Cottages, Solesbridge Lane, WD3 6AD last sold for £450,000 in September 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £90,000 in September 1996, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 New Cottages, Solesbridge Lane, WD3 6AD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 1996 and September 2001, 1 New Cottages, Solesbridge Lane, WD3 6AD rose from £90,000 to £450,000, a change of £360,000. That works out to roughly +38.2% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 1 New Cottages, Solesbridge Lane, WD3 6AD?

1 New Cottages, Solesbridge Lane, WD3 6AD 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 1 New Cottages, Solesbridge Lane, WD3 6AD located?

1 New Cottages, Solesbridge Lane, WD3 6AD sits in Sarratt, Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth. It falls within the WD3 postcode district.

Is 1 New Cottages, Solesbridge Lane, WD3 6AD in a safe area?

Police records around 1 New Cottages, Solesbridge Lane, WD3 6AD 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 1 New Cottages, Solesbridge Lane, WD3 6AD?

The closest primary school to 1 New Cottages, Solesbridge Lane, WD3 6AD is Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School (1.7km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Clement Danes School (2.1km).

How well connected is 1 New Cottages, Solesbridge Lane, WD3 6AD?

The closest bus stop to 1 New Cottages, Solesbridge Lane, WD3 6AD is Redhall Lane, 1.2km away. The nearest tram option is Chorleywood Underground Station, 2.7km away.

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1 New Cottages, Solesbridge Lane, Sarratt, Rickmansworth, WD3 6AD

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About 1 New Cottages

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1 New Cottages is a property in Sarratt, Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth (WD3 6AD). It has council tax band G.

Untraded for 25 years, with the last transfer in September 2001. Across 1996–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 38.2% per year.

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Energy

Energy performance

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Planning history

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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1 New Cottages has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Last sold (2001)

£450,000

Growth on file: 38.2% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

9 September 2001Most recent
£450,000
+400.0%over 4 years
19 September 1996
£90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD3 6AD: £605,000 (2022–2014).

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Area

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Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.2 km

Redhall Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.7 km

Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School. 7 schools nearby.

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.7dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for WD3 6AD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.7dB

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