What type of property is 7 Downings Wood, WD3 9TH?

7 Downings Wood, WD3 9TH is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 7 Downings Wood, WD3 9TH?

7 Downings Wood, WD3 9TH last sold for £375,000 in June 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £250,000 in November 2007, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Downings Wood, WD3 9TH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2007 and June 2015, 7 Downings Wood, WD3 9TH rose from £250,000 to £375,000, a change of £125,000. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Downings Wood, WD3 9TH?

The current EPC rating for 7 Downings Wood, WD3 9TH is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in February 2015. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Downings Wood, WD3 9TH?

7 Downings Wood, WD3 9TH has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Downings Wood, WD3 9TH heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Downings Wood, WD3 9TH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Downings Wood, WD3 9TH?

7 Downings Wood, WD3 9TH is in council tax band D.

Where is 7 Downings Wood, WD3 9TH located?

7 Downings Wood, WD3 9TH sits in Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth. It falls within the WD3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 7 Downings Wood, WD3 9TH in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Downings Wood, WD3 9TH 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 7 Downings Wood, WD3 9TH?

The closest primary school to 7 Downings Wood, WD3 9TH is Maple Cross Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School (329m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Reach Free School (1.6km).

What transport links are near 7 Downings Wood, WD3 9TH?

The closest bus stop to 7 Downings Wood, WD3 9TH is Downings Wood Terminus, 15m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Downings Wood, Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, WD3 9TH

2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Downings Wood

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

7 Downings Wood is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth (WD3 9TH). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2015) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The latest certificate is from February 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2007–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £452,000 is 20.5% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£371/sq ft) was about 17.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in June 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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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

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Energy

Energy performance

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

7 Downings Wood'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 11 Feb 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2015

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2015from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromD63toC72

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

21%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Downings Wood, Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, WD3 9TH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Downings Wood has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

Jul 2017
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Prior Approval: Single storey rear extension (depth 3.9 metres, maximum height 3.6 metres and eaves height 2.3 metres)
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
17/1173/PDE
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Mar 2017
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Prior Approval: Single storey rear extension (depth 3.9 metres, maximum height 3.6 metres and eaves height 2.3 metres)
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
17/0359/PDE
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What's in 7 Downings Wood, Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, WD3 9TH's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

7 Downings Wood valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£452,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£375,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

18 June 2015Most recent
£375,000
+50.0%over 7 years
16 November 2007
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD3 9TH: £420,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in WD3 9TH

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On the street

Versus other Downings Wood homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£3,989

Street avg £4,079

On par

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

On par

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Area

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Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Downings Wood Terminus — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Maple Cross Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD3 9TH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD3 9TH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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