What type of property is 2 Maxwell Close, WD3 8BP?

2 Maxwell Close, WD3 8BP is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Maxwell Close, WD3 8BP last change hands?

2 Maxwell Close, WD3 8BP last sold for £450,000 in May 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £279,950 in April 2002, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Maxwell Close, WD3 8BP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2002 and May 2013, 2 Maxwell Close, WD3 8BP rose from £279,950 to £450,000, a change of £170,050. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Maxwell Close, WD3 8BP?

The current EPC rating for 2 Maxwell Close, WD3 8BP is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in January 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Maxwell Close, WD3 8BP?

2 Maxwell Close, WD3 8BP has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (1,604 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 77% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD3 8BP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Maxwell Close, WD3 8BP heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Maxwell Close, WD3 8BP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2 Maxwell Close, WD3 8BP have?

2 Maxwell Close, WD3 8BP has council approval for rear extension granted in December 2008 under ref. 08/1900/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Maxwell Close, WD3 8BP?

2 Maxwell Close, WD3 8BP 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 2 Maxwell Close, WD3 8BP located?

2 Maxwell Close, WD3 8BP sits in Mill End, Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth. It falls within the WD3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 2 Maxwell Close, WD3 8BP in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Maxwell Close, WD3 8BP 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 2 Maxwell Close, WD3 8BP?

The closest primary school to 2 Maxwell Close, WD3 8BP is St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (275m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Reach Free School (849m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Maxwell Close, WD3 8BP?

The closest bus stop to 2 Maxwell Close, WD3 8BP is Whip & Collar PH, 64m away. The nearest underground option is Rickmansworth Underground Station, 1.4km away.

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2 Maxwell Close, Mill End, Rickmansworth, WD3 8BP

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

149 m²

1604 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Maxwell Close

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

2 Maxwell Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Mill End, Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth (WD3 8BP). It has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (around 1604 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2013) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). The latest certificate is from January 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 149 m² the property is well over the postcode median (86 m² across 24 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2008. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in May 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. Across 2002–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £631,000 is 40.2% above the 2013 sale price.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

2 Maxwell Close'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 25 Jan 2023

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Maxwell Close, Mill End, Rickmansworth, WD3 8BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Maxwell Close has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

Dec 2008
ConservatoryFull
In report
Extension: Rear of property
Rear conservatory
Extension
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
08/1900/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.

2 Maxwell Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£631,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£450,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

27 May 2013Most recent
£450,000
+60.7%over 11 years
28 April 2002
£279,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD3 8BP: £530,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in WD3 8BP

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On the street

Versus other Maxwell Close homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 2 Maxwell Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,020

Street avg £4,912

Strongly below

Floor Area

149 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

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Area

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Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Whip & Collar PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD3 8BP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

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