What kind of home is 16 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ?

16 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ is a 4-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

When did 16 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ last change hands?

16 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ last sold for £720,000 in May 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £500,000 in August 2006, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2006 and May 2014, 16 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ rose from £500,000 to £720,000, a change of £220,000. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ?

The current EPC rating for 16 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ?

16 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ has a recorded floor area of 162 m² (1,744 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ use?

The latest EPC at 16 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ?

16 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 16 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ in?

16 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ sits in Elstree, Borehamwood, Borehamwood. It falls within the WD6 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 16 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ?

Police records around 16 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ 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 16 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ?

The closest primary school to 16 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ is St Nicholas Elstree Church of England VA Primary School (891m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Yavneh College (1.5km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ?

The closest bus stop to 16 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ is Knowl Way, 714m away. The nearest rail option is Elstree & Borehamwood Rail Station, 956m away.

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16 Clare Close, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3NJ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

162 m²

1744 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About 16 Clare Close

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

16 Clare Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Elstree, Borehamwood, Borehamwood (WD6 3NJ). It has a recorded floor area of 162 m² (around 1744 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2013) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The latest certificate is from February 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2006–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,047,000 is 45.4% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£413/sq ft) was about 18.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 12 years since the last transfer (May 2014).

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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

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

Building

Previously extendedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

16 Clare Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 Feb 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2013

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2013from Aug 2011

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Clare Close, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3NJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Clare Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

16 Clare Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,047,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£720,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

12 May 2014Most recent
£720,000
+44.0%over 7 years
10 August 2006
£500,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD6 3NJ: £1,075,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in WD6 3NJ

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On the street

Versus other Clare Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 16 Clare Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,444

Street avg £4,709

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Floor Area

162 m²

Street avg 176 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 7.3 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.7 km

Knowl Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

St Nicholas Elstree Church of England VA Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD6 3NJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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