What type of property is 1 Barham Avenue, WD6 3PW?

1 Barham Avenue, WD6 3PW is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Barham Avenue, WD6 3PW?

1 Barham Avenue, WD6 3PW last sold for £1,270,000 in November 2004, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Barham Avenue, WD6 3PW?

The current EPC rating for 1 Barham Avenue, WD6 3PW is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2016 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Barham Avenue, WD6 3PW?

1 Barham Avenue, WD6 3PW has a recorded floor area of 664 m² (7,147 sq ft). That makes it about 145% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD6 3PW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Barham Avenue, WD6 3PW heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Barham Avenue, WD6 3PW records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Barham Avenue, WD6 3PW had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 1 Barham Avenue, WD6 3PW was a refusal for new build (ref. 23/0944/FUL) in August 2023. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Barham Avenue, WD6 3PW?

1 Barham Avenue, WD6 3PW is in council tax band H. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Barham Avenue, WD6 3PW located?

1 Barham Avenue, WD6 3PW sits in Elstree, Borehamwood, Borehamwood. It falls within the WD6 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 1 Barham Avenue, WD6 3PW?

Police records around 1 Barham Avenue, WD6 3PW 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 1 Barham Avenue, WD6 3PW?

The closest primary school to 1 Barham Avenue, WD6 3PW is Meryfield Primary School (1.2km), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Yavneh College (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Barham Avenue, WD6 3PW?

The closest bus stop to 1 Barham Avenue, WD6 3PW is Barham Avenue, 298m away. The nearest rail option is Elstree & Borehamwood Rail Station, 520m away.

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1 Barham Avenue, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3PW

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Floor area

664 m²

7147 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band H

Overview

About 1 Barham Avenue

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

1 Barham Avenue is a detached house in Elstree, Borehamwood, Borehamwood (WD6 3PW). It has a recorded floor area of 664 m² (around 7147 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2021 and council tax band H. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

It hasn't traded since November 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. At 664 m² the property is well over the postcode median (367 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £3,503,000 sits 175.8% above the 2004 sale of £1,270,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£178/sq ft) was about 53.2% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

1 Barham Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

11.0 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Jun 2016

EPC improved fromE46toC75

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

SingleHigh Performance

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Barham Avenue, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3PW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A partial demolition application was refused at 1 Barham Avenue in 2023.

May 2025
DemolitionFull
In report
Demolition of existing two storey detached dwelling and partial demolition of side outbuildings to facilitate construction of two storey detached dwelling with accommodation in the roofspace which will form 5x self-contained flats. Bicycle and refuse/recycling provision, creation of central crossover to form parking with EV charging points. Private amenity space with associated hard and soft landscaping including boundary treatment and land level alterations.
Documents
33 docs on file
Reference
24/1068/FUL
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Aug 2023
DemolitionFull
In report
Construction of a three/four storey building comprising of 5 self-contained flats (following demolition of the existing two-storey detached dwelling and side outbuildings) including a basement level consisting of parking and a gym; private amenity space; hard/soft landscaping and refuse storage.
Documents
22 docs on file
Reference
23/0944/FUL
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What's in 1 Barham Avenue, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3PW'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.

1 Barham Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£3,503,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£1,270,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 November 2004Most recent
£1,270,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD6 3PW: £2,000,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in WD6 3PW

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On the street

Versus other Barham Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Barham Avenue is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,913

Street avg £5,117

Strongly below

Floor Area

664 m²

Street avg 368 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

11.0 t/year

Street avg 9.3 t/year

Below

Years Held

22 years

Street avg 11 years

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

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Borehamwood district page.

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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

0.3 km

Barham Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Meryfield Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD6 3PW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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