What kind of home is 23 Church Lane, WD3 6HN?

23 Church Lane, WD3 6HN is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 23 Church Lane, WD3 6HN last change hands?

23 Church Lane, WD3 6HN last sold for £545,000 in July 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £370,000 in August 2012. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 23 Church Lane, WD3 6HN?

The current EPC rating for 23 Church Lane, WD3 6HN is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in April 2013. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Church Lane, WD3 6HN?

23 Church Lane, WD3 6HN has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (1,561 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD3 6HN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Church Lane, WD3 6HN use?

The latest EPC at 23 Church Lane, WD3 6HN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 23 Church Lane, WD3 6HN?

23 Church Lane, WD3 6HN has council approval for part-single-part-two-storey side and rear extension granted in September 2012 under ref. 12/1488/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Church Lane, WD3 6HN?

23 Church Lane, WD3 6HN is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 23 Church Lane, WD3 6HN in?

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

Is 23 Church Lane, WD3 6HN in a safe area?

Police records around 23 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.

What schools are near 23 Church Lane, WD3 6HN?

The closest primary school to 23 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 23 Church Lane, WD3 6HN?

The closest bus stop to 23 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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23 Church Lane, Sarratt, Rickmansworth, WD3 6HN

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

145 m²

1561 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23 Church Lane

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

23 Church Lane is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Sarratt, Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth (WD3 6HN). It has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (around 1561 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2013) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The latest certificate is from April 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2012. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 47.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £748,000 is 37.2% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£349/sq ft) was about 20.6% below the postcode norm. 13 years since the last transfer (July 2013).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes
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.

23 Church Lane's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 24 Apr 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2013

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2013from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromD66toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

20%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Church Lane, Sarratt, Rickmansworth, WD3 6HN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a part-single-part-two-storey side and rear extension at 23 Church Lane.

Sept 2012
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property
Two storey side and part two storey, part single storey rear extension
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
12/1488/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.

23 Church Lane changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£748,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 47.3% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2013)

£545,000

Growth on file: 47.3% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

18 July 2013Most recent
£545,000
+47.3%over 11 months
12 August 2012
£370,000

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

Nearby sales in WD3 6HN

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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.

On co₂ emissions, 23 Church Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,759

Street avg £4,925

Below

Floor Area

145 m²

Street avg 163 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 6.3 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

0.2 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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