What type of property is 1a, Church Lane, WD3 6HN?

1a, Church Lane, WD3 6HN is a detached house.

What did 1a, Church Lane, WD3 6HN sell for?

1a, Church Lane, WD3 6HN last sold for £355,000 in September 2004, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1a, Church Lane, WD3 6HN?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Church Lane, WD3 6HN is A with a score of 94 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a C recorded in May 2013 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Church Lane, WD3 6HN?

1a, Church Lane, WD3 6HN has a recorded floor area of 294 m² (3,165 sq ft). That makes it about 124% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD3 6HN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Church Lane, WD3 6HN heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Church Lane, WD3 6HN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1a, Church Lane, WD3 6HN have?

1a, Church Lane, WD3 6HN has 2 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in August 2007. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is 1a, Church Lane, WD3 6HN located?

1a, Church Lane, WD3 6HN sits in Sarratt, Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth. It falls within the WD3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 1a, Church Lane, WD3 6HN?

Police records around 1a, Church Lane, WD3 6HN 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 1a, Church Lane, WD3 6HN?

The closest primary school to 1a, Church Lane, WD3 6HN is Sarratt Church of England Primary School (182m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Clement Danes School (2.4km).

What is the nearest station to 1a, Church Lane, WD3 6HN?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Church Lane, WD3 6HN is The Cricketers PH, 194m away. In total there are 26 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Church Lane, Sarratt, Rickmansworth, WD3 6HN

EPC A2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

294 m²

3165 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 94

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a semi-detached house in Sarratt, Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth (WD3 6HN). It has a recorded floor area of 294 m² (around 3165 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (November 2024) returns an A (score 94), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was C, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good.

It hasn't traded since September 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. At 294 m² the property is well over the postcode median (132 m² across 20 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £1,728,000 sits 386.8% above the 2004 sale of £355,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£112/sq ft) was about 74% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

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.

1a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

A94

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from May 2013

EPC improved fromC76toB84

Heating System

Heat PumpGas Boiler

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

SolarMain System

Hot water system changed

Windows

Mostly DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Feb 2024from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromB84toD57

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Full ControlProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

Nov 2024from Feb 2024

EPC improved fromD57toA94

Heating System

Heat PumpGas Boiler

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

SolarMain System

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Renewable Energy

Solar HWSolar PV

Solar PV added

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Church Lane, Sarratt, Rickmansworth, WD3 6HN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a sits within a conservation area — exterior works face additional planning controls.

Aug 2007
Demolition And RebuildHeritage
In report
Conservation Area Consent: Demolition of existing office units and outbuildings and erection of two, single storey office units
Conservation Area
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
07/1153/CAC
View planning record
Jul 2006
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Works to Douglad Fir
Reference
06/0992/TPO
View planning 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.

1a's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2004).

Current estimate

£1,728,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£355,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 September 2004Most recent
£355,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD3 6HN: £825,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in WD3 6HN

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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.

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On the street

Versus other Church Lane homes

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

Price per m² for 1a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,207

Street avg £5,107

Strongly below

Floor Area

294 m²

Street avg 156 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 6.4 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

0.2 km

The Cricketers PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Sarratt Church of England Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD3 6HN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD3 6HN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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