What type of property is 23 Britten Close, WD6 3HT?

23 Britten Close, WD6 3HT is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 23 Britten Close, WD6 3HT?

23 Britten Close, WD6 3HT last sold for £210,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £99,950 in July 2002, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 23 Britten Close, WD6 3HT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2002 and September 2023, 23 Britten Close, WD6 3HT rose from £99,950 to £210,000, a change of £110,050. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 23 Britten Close, WD6 3HT have?

The current EPC rating for 23 Britten Close, WD6 3HT is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. It has dropped from a C recorded in February 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Britten Close, WD6 3HT?

23 Britten Close, WD6 3HT has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (441 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Britten Close, WD6 3HT heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Britten Close, WD6 3HT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 23 Britten Close, WD6 3HT have?

23 Britten Close, WD6 3HT has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in October 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 23 Britten Close, WD6 3HT?

23 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 23 Britten Close, WD6 3HT located?

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

What is crime like near 23 Britten Close, WD6 3HT?

Police records around 23 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 23 Britten Close, WD6 3HT?

The closest primary school to 23 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 23 Britten Close, WD6 3HT?

The closest bus stop to 23 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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23 Britten Close, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3HT

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 1st

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

41 m²

441 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 23 Britten Close

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

23 Britten Close is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Elstree, Borehamwood, Borehamwood (WD6 3HT). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).

Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£476/sq ft) was about 46.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £210,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2019

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2019from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromC75toD68

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Britten Close, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3HT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oct 2025
Outline
In report
Erection of 2m garden fence. Certificate of lawful development (Proposed).
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
25/0851/CLP
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What's in 23 Britten Close, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3HT'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.

23 Britten Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£228,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£210,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

21 September 2023Most recent
£210,000
+110.1%over 21 years
8 July 2002
£99,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD6 3HT: £266,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in WD6 3HT

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On the street

Versus other Britten Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 23 Britten Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,122

Street avg £4,070

Strongly above

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 38 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD6 3HT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD6 3HT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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