2 Drayton Ford, Rickmansworth, WD3 8FE
About 2 Drayton Ford
2 Drayton Ford is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Rickmansworth (WD3 8FE). It has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (around 1518 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2016) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2017. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2000–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £718,000 is 16.2% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£407/sq ft) was about 71.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in August 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
Building
- Solar panelsYes
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
- Nov 2017Tree WorksTreesIn report
Tree number - G1Tree type - Leyland Cypress (x cupressoncyparis leylandii)Approx Height - 4mLocation - Rear garden, rear boundaryService - FellWork required- Fell as close to the trees current ground level as possible and leave stumps inground.?360.00Tree number - T1Tree type - Cherry (prunus spp)Approx Height - 4mLocation - Rear gardenService - FellWork required- Fell as close to the trees current ground level as possible and treat withglyphosate to prevent regrowth.?80.00Tree number - T2Tree type - sycamoreApprox Height - 10mLocation - Rear garden, rear boundary, Left hand cornerService - Crown ReductionWork required- Crown reduce by removing 2m from all over. As per client's wishes.?320.00Tree number - T3Tree type - Ash (Fraxinus Excelsior)Approx Height - 10mLocation - Rear garden, close to Left hand boundaryService - Crown ReductionWork required- Crown reduce by removing 2m from all over. As per client's wishes.?260.00Tree number - T4Tree type - Elm (ulmas Sp.)Approx Height - 14mLocation - Rear garden, Right hand boundary (neighbour's tree)Service - Prune?280.00All work shall be completed in line with BS3998:2010 'Recommendations for Tree Work' where appropriateArtemis Tree Services Ltd will check all TPO and Conservation Area clearance if not already in placeFull public liability insurance. Registered Address: Enterprise House, Beeson's Yard, Bury Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1DSCompany Registered No: 579 1625 VAT Registered No: 888 0779 56Work required- Cut back from house to provide 2-3m clearance. As per client's wishes.Tree number - T5Tree type - PhiladelphusApprox Height - 3mLocation - Front garden, Right hand boundary (neighbour's shrub)Service - PruneWork required- Prune back to the boundary. As per client's wishes.?60.00Tree number - T6Tree type - Juniper (juniperus)Approx Height - 3mLocation - Front garden, close to riverService - FellWork required- Fell as close to the trees current ...
- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- 17/2198/TPO
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- Larger development activity nearby
- Environmental risk flagged
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Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 2 Drayton Ford was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£718,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 17 years.
£618,000
Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 17 years.
Sales timeline
30 August 2017Most recent
£618,000
+169.9%over 17 years12 June 2000
£228,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD3 8FE: £370,000 (2019–1999).
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What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
- Environmental risk flagged
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
8/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Long Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
The Reach Free School. 11 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.5dB