What type of property is 18 Britten Close, WD6 3HT?

18 Britten Close, WD6 3HT is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 18 Britten Close, WD6 3HT last change hands?

18 Britten Close, WD6 3HT last sold for £240,000 in July 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £148,500 in July 2006, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Britten Close, WD6 3HT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2006 and July 2017, 18 Britten Close, WD6 3HT rose from £148,500 to £240,000, a change of £91,500. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Britten Close, WD6 3HT have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Britten Close, WD6 3HT is E with a score of 48 out of 100, lodged in March 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Britten Close, WD6 3HT?

18 Britten Close, WD6 3HT has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Britten Close, WD6 3HT heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Britten Close, WD6 3HT records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 18 Britten Close, WD6 3HT?

18 Britten Close, WD6 3HT has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in July 2006. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 18 Britten Close, WD6 3HT?

18 Britten Close, WD6 3HT is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 18 Britten Close, WD6 3HT located?

18 Britten Close, WD6 3HT sits in Elstree, Borehamwood, Borehamwood. It falls within the WD6 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 18 Britten Close, WD6 3HT in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Britten Close, WD6 3HT 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 18 Britten Close, WD6 3HT?

The closest primary school to 18 Britten Close, WD6 3HT is St Nicholas Elstree Church of England VA Primary School (347m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is London Academy (2.4km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 18 Britten Close, WD6 3HT?

The closest bus stop to 18 Britten Close, WD6 3HT is Rodgers Close, 76m away. The nearest rail option is Elstree & Borehamwood Rail Station, 1.8km away.

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18 Britten Close, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3HT

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 48

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Britten Close

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

18 Britten Close is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Elstree, Borehamwood, Borehamwood (WD6 3HT). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 2006–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£495/sq ft) was about 52.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in July 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2006.

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemElectric
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

E48

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Britten Close, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3HT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 18 Britten Close.

Jul 2006
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
*Electronic documents only, no paper file*Two storey side extension. NB: AMENDED ADDRESS.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
TP/06/0530
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What's in 18 Britten Close, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3HT's planning history?

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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.

18 Britten Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£263,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£240,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

13 July 2017Most recent
£240,000
+61.6%over 10 years
19 July 2006
£148,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD6 3HT: £210,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in WD6 3HT

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On the street

Versus other Britten Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 18 Britten Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,333

Street avg £4,977

On par

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Rodgers Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Nicholas Elstree Church of England VA Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for WD6 3HT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.2dB

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