What kind of home is 8 Chaucer Grove, WD6 2FF?

8 Chaucer Grove, WD6 2FF is a mid-terrace house.

What did 8 Chaucer Grove, WD6 2FF sell for?

8 Chaucer Grove, WD6 2FF last sold for £515,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £374,950 in December 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Chaucer Grove, WD6 2FF changed over time?

Across 3 sales between December 2007 and March 2016, 8 Chaucer Grove, WD6 2FF rose from £374,950 to £515,000, a change of £140,050. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Chaucer Grove, WD6 2FF?

The current EPC rating for 8 Chaucer Grove, WD6 2FF is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in October 2015. It has dropped from a B recorded in September 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Chaucer Grove, WD6 2FF?

8 Chaucer Grove, WD6 2FF has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (1,281 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Chaucer Grove, WD6 2FF use?

The latest EPC at 8 Chaucer Grove, WD6 2FF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Chaucer Grove, WD6 2FF?

8 Chaucer Grove, WD6 2FF 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 8 Chaucer Grove, WD6 2FF in?

8 Chaucer Grove, WD6 2FF sits in Borehamwood. It falls within the WD6 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 8 Chaucer Grove, WD6 2FF?

Police records around 8 Chaucer Grove, WD6 2FF 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.

What schools are near 8 Chaucer Grove, WD6 2FF?

The closest primary school to 8 Chaucer Grove, WD6 2FF is Summerswood Primary School (490m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Yavneh College (584m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Chaucer Grove, WD6 2FF?

The closest bus stop to 8 Chaucer Grove, WD6 2FF is Wordsworth Gardens, 208m away. The nearest rail option is Elstree & Borehamwood Rail Station, 409m away.

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8 Chaucer Grove, Borehamwood, WD6 2FF

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

119 m²

1281 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Chaucer Grove

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

8 Chaucer Grove is a mid-terrace house in Borehamwood (WD6 2FF). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2015) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The latest certificate is from October 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2007–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £645,000 is 25.2% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£402/sq ft) was about 26.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (March 2016).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Oct 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2015

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2015from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromB81toC77

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

38%61%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Chaucer Grove, Borehamwood, WD6 2FF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Chaucer Grove has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in 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.

8 Chaucer Grove saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£645,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£515,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2016Most recent
£515,000
+33.8%over 2 years
24 April 2013
£385,000
+2.7%over 5 years
21 December 2007
£374,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD6 2FF: £555,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in WD6 2FF

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On the street

Versus other Chaucer Grove homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£4,328

Street avg £4,461

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Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 113 m²

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Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

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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 Borehamwood district page.

Full Borehamwood report

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

Wordsworth Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Summerswood Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD6 2FF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD6 2FF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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