What type of property is 1 The Hawthorns, WD3 9UH?

1 The Hawthorns, WD3 9UH is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 The Hawthorns, WD3 9UH last change hands?

1 The Hawthorns, WD3 9UH last sold for £550,000 in June 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 The Hawthorns, WD3 9UH?

The current EPC rating for 1 The Hawthorns, WD3 9UH is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in March 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 The Hawthorns, WD3 9UH?

1 The Hawthorns, WD3 9UH has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (1,227 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 The Hawthorns, WD3 9UH heated?

The latest EPC at 1 The Hawthorns, WD3 9UH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 The Hawthorns, WD3 9UH?

1 The Hawthorns, WD3 9UH 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 1 The Hawthorns, WD3 9UH located?

1 The Hawthorns, WD3 9UH sits in Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth. It falls within the WD3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 1 The Hawthorns, WD3 9UH in a safe area?

Police records around 1 The Hawthorns, WD3 9UH 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 1 The Hawthorns, WD3 9UH?

The closest primary school to 1 The Hawthorns, WD3 9UH is Maple Cross Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School (420m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Reach Free School (1.9km).

What transport links are near 1 The Hawthorns, WD3 9UH?

The closest bus stop to 1 The Hawthorns, WD3 9UH is Downings Wood Terminus, 294m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 The Hawthorns, Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, WD3 9UH

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

114 m²

1227 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 The Hawthorns

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

1 The Hawthorns is a four-bedroom detached house in Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth (WD3 9UH). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2016) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 74), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £682,000 is 24% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£448/sq ft) was about 34.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in June 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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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

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
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.

1 The Hawthorns's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Mar 2026

EPC Rating

E42

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 The Hawthorns, Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, WD3 9UH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 The Hawthorns has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 The Hawthorns valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£682,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£550,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 June 2016Most recent
£550,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD3 9UH: £685,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in WD3 9UH

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On the street

Versus other The Hawthorns homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 The Hawthorns is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£4,825

Street avg £4,289

Above

Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 123 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

7.6 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Rickmansworth district page.

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Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Downings Wood Terminus — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Maple Cross Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD3 9UH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.4dB

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