What kind of home is 5 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ?

5 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ is a detached house.

What did 5 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ sell for?

5 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ last sold for £750,000 in August 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £60,000 in January 1997, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 1997 and August 2014, 5 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ rose from £60,000 to £750,000, a change of £690,000. That works out to roughly +15.5% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ?

5 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ has a recorded floor area of 153 m² (1,647 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WD6 3NJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ use?

The latest EPC at 5 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ?

5 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 5 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ in?

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

What is crime like near 5 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ?

Police records around 5 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 5 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ?

The closest primary school to 5 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.

How well connected is 5 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Clare Close, WD6 3NJ is Knowl Way, 714m away. The nearest rail option is Elstree & Borehamwood Rail Station, 956m away.

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5 Clare Close, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3NJ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

153 m²

1647 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Clare Close

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

5 Clare Close is a detached house in Elstree, Borehamwood, Borehamwood (WD6 3NJ). It has a recorded floor area of 153 m² (around 1647 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

Across 1997–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,013,000 is 35.1% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£455/sq ft) was about 30.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 12 years since the last transfer (August 2014).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from Jul 2011

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Clare Close, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3NJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Clare Close has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across 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.

Price for 5 Clare Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£1,013,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.5% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£750,000

Growth on file: 15.5% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

14 August 2014Most recent
£750,000
+1150.0%over 17 years
24 January 1997
£60,000

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.

Floor Area for 5 Clare Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,902

Street avg £4,676

On par

Floor Area

153 m²

Street avg 176 m²

Strongly 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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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

0.7 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

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