What kind of home is 5 Ridgeway, WD3 7NS?

5 Ridgeway, WD3 7NS is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What did 5 Ridgeway, WD3 7NS sell for?

5 Ridgeway, WD3 7NS last sold for £1,480,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £925,000 in August 2017, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Ridgeway, WD3 7NS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2017 and May 2024, 5 Ridgeway, WD3 7NS rose from £925,000 to £1,480,000, a change of £555,000. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Ridgeway, WD3 7NS?

The current EPC rating for 5 Ridgeway, WD3 7NS is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2017 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Ridgeway, WD3 7NS?

5 Ridgeway, WD3 7NS has a recorded floor area of 296 m² (3,186 sq ft), around 59 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Ridgeway, WD3 7NS use?

The latest EPC at 5 Ridgeway, WD3 7NS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 5 Ridgeway, WD3 7NS have?

5 Ridgeway, WD3 7NS has council approval for an extension granted in May 2018 under ref. 18/0672/FUL. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Ridgeway, WD3 7NS?

5 Ridgeway, WD3 7NS is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 5 Ridgeway, WD3 7NS in?

5 Ridgeway, WD3 7NS sits in Rickmansworth. It falls within the WD3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 5 Ridgeway, WD3 7NS?

Police records around 5 Ridgeway, WD3 7NS 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 5 Ridgeway, WD3 7NS?

The closest primary school to 5 Ridgeway, WD3 7NS is Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School (562m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School (1.5km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Ridgeway, WD3 7NS?

The closest bus stop to 5 Ridgeway, WD3 7NS is Berry Lane, 437m away. The nearest tram option is Rickmansworth Underground Station, 967m away.

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5 Ridgeway, Rickmansworth, WD3 7NS

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

296 m²

3186 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Ridgeway

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

5 Ridgeway is a five-bedroom detached house in Rickmansworth (WD3 7NS). It has a recorded floor area of 296 m² (around 3186 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band G. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, a loft conversion and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2017–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £1,480,000.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

5 Ridgeway's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Apr 2017

EPC improved fromE49toC78

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

45%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Ridgeway, Rickmansworth, WD3 7NS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

May 2019
RenovationAmendment
In report
Retrospective: Moving of flue to different position on roof and changing roof tiles and alterations to fenestration
Retrospective
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
19/0608/RSP
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May 2018
Loft ConversionFull
In report
Demolition of garage and construction of two storey side extension; single storey rear extension; front porch and loft conversion including front and side rooflights and rear dormer window
ExtensionPorch
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
18/0672/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.

5 Ridgeway valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,533,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£1,480,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

28 May 2024Most recent
£1,480,000
+60.0%over 6 years
31 August 2017
£925,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in WD3 7NS: £575,000 (2010–1999).

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Area

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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

0.4 km

Berry Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD3 7NS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low

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70 dB

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