What kind of home is 2 Shepherds Farm, WD3 8JG?

2 Shepherds Farm, WD3 8JG is a mid-terrace house.

What did 2 Shepherds Farm, WD3 8JG sell for?

2 Shepherds Farm, WD3 8JG last sold for £515,000 in September 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £399,995 in June 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Shepherds Farm, WD3 8JG?

Across 3 sales between June 2007 and September 2017, 2 Shepherds Farm, WD3 8JG rose from £399,995 to £515,000, a change of £115,005. That works out to roughly +2.5% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Shepherds Farm, WD3 8JG?

The current EPC rating for 2 Shepherds Farm, WD3 8JG is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Shepherds Farm, WD3 8JG?

2 Shepherds Farm, WD3 8JG has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (1,518 sq ft). That makes it about 29% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD3 8JG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Shepherds Farm, WD3 8JG use?

The latest EPC at 2 Shepherds Farm, WD3 8JG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2 Shepherds Farm, WD3 8JG have?

2 Shepherds Farm, WD3 8JG has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in April 2019 under ref. 19/0472/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Shepherds Farm, WD3 8JG?

2 Shepherds Farm, WD3 8JG 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 2 Shepherds Farm, WD3 8JG in?

2 Shepherds Farm, WD3 8JG sits in Mill End, Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth. It falls within the WD3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 2 Shepherds Farm, WD3 8JG?

Police records around 2 Shepherds Farm, WD3 8JG 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 2 Shepherds Farm, WD3 8JG?

The closest primary school to 2 Shepherds Farm, WD3 8JG is Shepherd Primary (152m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Reach Free School (829m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Shepherds Farm, WD3 8JG?

The closest bus stop to 2 Shepherds Farm, WD3 8JG is Springwell Avenue, 124m away. The nearest underground option is Rickmansworth Underground Station, 1.4km away.

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2 Shepherds Farm, Mill End, Rickmansworth, WD3 8JG

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

141 m²

1518 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Shepherds Farm

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

2 Shepherds Farm is a mid-terrace house in Mill End, Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth (WD3 8JG). It has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (around 1518 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2019. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 141 m² it's 28.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (110 m² median across 21 EPCs). Last changed hands 9 years ago, in September 2017. Across 2007–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £620,000 is 20.4% above the 2017 sale price.

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Risks

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Jan 2014

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Shepherds Farm, Mill End, Rickmansworth, WD3 8JG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Shepherds Farm has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

Apr 2019
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Ground floor rear extension
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
19/0472/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 Shepherds Farm valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£620,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£515,000

Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

14 September 2017Most recent
£515,000
+25.6%over 3 years
11 June 2014
£410,000
+2.5%over 7 years
7 June 2007
£399,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD3 8JG: £597,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in WD3 8JG

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On the street

Versus other Shepherds Farm homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 2 Shepherds Farm stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,652

Street avg £4,229

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Floor Area

141 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Springwell Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Shepherd Primary. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD3 8JG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD3 8JG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

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