What was the last sold price for 2 Essex Road, WD6 1BP?

2 Essex Road, WD6 1BP last sold for £221,500 in May 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £164,000 in May 2002, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Essex Road, WD6 1BP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2002 and May 2006, 2 Essex Road, WD6 1BP rose from £164,000 to £221,500, a change of £57,500. That works out to roughly +7.7% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Essex Road, WD6 1BP had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 2 Essex Road, WD6 1BP was a refusal for single-storey rear extension (ref. 24/1676/HSE) in February 2025. Earlier filings include 4 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Essex Road, WD6 1BP?

2 Essex Road, WD6 1BP is in council tax band D.

Where is 2 Essex Road, WD6 1BP located?

2 Essex Road, WD6 1BP sits in Borehamwood. It falls within the WD6 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Essex Road, WD6 1BP?

Police records around 2 Essex Road, WD6 1BP show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 59% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Essex Road, WD6 1BP?

The closest primary school to 2 Essex Road, WD6 1BP is St Teresa Catholic Primary School (524m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Yavneh College (672m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Essex Road, WD6 1BP?

The closest bus stop to 2 Essex Road, WD6 1BP is Furzehill Road, 194m away. The nearest rail option is Elstree & Borehamwood Rail Station, 497m away.

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2 Essex Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1BP

7 planning records

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About 2 Essex Road

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2 Essex Road is a three-bedroom property in Borehamwood (WD6 1BP). It has council tax band D.

Held since May 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. 7 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year.

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Essex Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A partial demolition application was refused at 2 Essex Road in 2025.

Apr 2025
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Demolition of existing external storage room to side of dwelling. Construction of a single storey side extension to include replacement external storage room.
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
25/0245/HSE
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Feb 2025
DemolitionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension to include 1x rooflight.
Extension
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
24/1676/HSE
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2006)

£221,500

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

30 May 2006Most recent
£221,500
+35.1%over 4 years
15 May 2002
£164,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD6 1BP: £510,000 (2024–2022).

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Area

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Furzehill Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Teresa Catholic Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

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38.9dB

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