What type of property is Copperfields, Barnet Lane, WD6 3QZ?

Copperfields, Barnet Lane, WD6 3QZ is a 6-bedroom detached house.

When did Copperfields, Barnet Lane, WD6 3QZ last change hands?

Copperfields, Barnet Lane, WD6 3QZ last sold for £1,860,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Copperfields, Barnet Lane, WD6 3QZ?

The current EPC rating for Copperfields, Barnet Lane, WD6 3QZ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Copperfields, Barnet Lane, WD6 3QZ?

Copperfields, Barnet Lane, WD6 3QZ has a recorded floor area of 294 m² (3,165 sq ft), around 49 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is Copperfields, Barnet Lane, WD6 3QZ heated?

The latest EPC at Copperfields, Barnet Lane, WD6 3QZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Copperfields, Barnet Lane, WD6 3QZ had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at Copperfields, Barnet Lane, WD6 3QZ was a refusal for an application (ref. 22/1313/TPO) in September 2022. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Copperfields, Barnet Lane, WD6 3QZ?

Copperfields, Barnet Lane, WD6 3QZ 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 Copperfields, Barnet Lane, WD6 3QZ located?

Copperfields, Barnet Lane, WD6 3QZ sits in Elstree, Borehamwood, Borehamwood. It falls within the WD6 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around Copperfields, Barnet Lane, WD6 3QZ?

Police records around Copperfields, Barnet Lane, WD6 3QZ 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 Copperfields, Barnet Lane, WD6 3QZ?

The closest primary school to Copperfields, Barnet Lane, WD6 3QZ is St Nicholas Elstree Church of England VA Primary School (971m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Yavneh College (1.5km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Copperfields, Barnet Lane, WD6 3QZ?

The closest bus stop to Copperfields, Barnet Lane, WD6 3QZ is Knowl Way, 828m away. The nearest rail option is Elstree & Borehamwood Rail Station, 1.0km away.

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Copperfields, Barnet Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3QZ

7 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

294 m²

3165 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band H

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Copperfields

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

Copperfields is a six-bedroom detached house in Elstree, Borehamwood, Borehamwood (WD6 3QZ). It has a recorded floor area of 294 m² (around 3165 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band H. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

7 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 5 is the typical count. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £1,860,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms6
Bathrooms4
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageIntegral

Energy

Energy performance

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

Copperfields's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

8.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Jun 2011

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Copperfields, Barnet Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3QZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A tree works application was refused at Copperfields in 2022.

Apr 2025
PorchFull
In report
Extension: Front of property
Construction of single storey front porch to include 1x rooflight.
Agent
Anglia Design LLP
Extension
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
25/0338/HSE
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Feb 2024
Tree WorksTrees
In report
T1 OAK. Crown reduce by 2m leaving a final height of around 13m and a spread of around 10m. T2 OAK. Crown reduce by 2m leaving a final height of around 13m and a spread of around 10m. T3 ASH. Crown reduce by 2m leaving a final height of around 13m and a spread of around 10m.
Agent
Burnley's Tree Services Ltd
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
24/0007/TPO
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What's in Copperfields, Barnet Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3QZ's planning history?

5 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions 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.

Current estimate

£1,822,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£1,860,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 November 2024Most recent
£1,860,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD6 3QZ: £1,850,000 (2023–2022).

Nearby sales in WD6 3QZ

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On the street

Versus other Barnet Lane homes

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

Copperfields is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£6,327

Street avg £4,680

On par

Floor Area

294 m²

Street avg 416 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

10 rooms

Street avg 11 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

8.3 t/year

Street avg 12.5 t/year

Above

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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.

Full Borehamwood report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.8 km

Knowl Way — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

St Nicholas Elstree Church of England VA Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD6 3QZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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