18 Richards Close, Bushey, WD23 4JB is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 522 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £240,916 , which equates to approximately £466 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Aug 2009 for £144,499. Since then, the value has increased by £96,417, representing a 66.7% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £240,916 is:

  • 37.4% lower than the average property price on Richards Close
  • 36.8% lower than the average in the WD23 4JB postcode area
  • and 59.4% lower than the average price for Bushey as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 7 February 2012, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
522 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£240,916
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£466
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

18 Richards Close, Bushey, Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, WD23 4JB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Feb 2012.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 May 2009, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 18%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to WD23 4JB

24 th / 24
Price Rank
37% lower than average
17 th / 20
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
20 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WD23 4JB , this flat's estimated value ranks 24th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 20 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 17th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£240,916
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+67 %
7 Aug 2009
£144,499
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 6 Feb 2018
rooms: 2
size: 526 sq ft
sale price: £159,000
sale date: 3 Mar 2010
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 21 Aug 2006
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £152,500
sale date: 8 May 2006
rooms: 3
size: 475 sq ft
sale price: £152,500
sale date: 8 May 2006

Data Sources

The property at 18 Richards Close, Bushey, Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, WD23 4JB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 7 Aug 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Feb 2012. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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