Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Jun 2006 £1,510,000 5.3% 2.5%
Jan 2005 £1,400,000 97.9% 95.7%
Apr 2003 £435,000 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 28, The Drive.

Floorplan 28
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Internal area
461 square metres (4,962 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £3,275 per square metre (£304 per square foot) in Jun 2006. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £6,782 per square metre (£630 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jun 2006 £1,510,000 £3,275 £3,126,665 £6,782
Jan 2005 £1,400,000 £3,037 £3,125,918 £6,781
Apr 2003 £435,000 £944 £1,066,299 £2,313

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 461 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £3,126,665. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Loudwater are now selling for between £5,400 and £7,200 per square metre (£501 and £668 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 461 m², this implies a valuation between £2,489,000 and £3,319,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
5
Type
Detached
Council tax band
H
Plot size
2,189 square metres (23,562 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 28 The Drive. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 21/03/2022. It last appeared Apr 2022.
Photos:

There are 12 archived estate agent listing photos for 28 The Drive.

Photos for 28 The Drive
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 6 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
January 2024 23/1599/TPO
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved
Address:
28 The Drive Rickmansworth Hertfordshir
Description:
T1 - Horse Chestnut - fell to ground level as will cause future structural damage to wall G1 - Group consisting of x 2 Ash - thin crowns by 20% and reduce back from property by 2m to contain spread and alleviate vermin (Glis Glis) jumping on the roof of property T2 - Beech - thin throughout crown by 20% and reduce back from building by 2m to contain spread and let more dappled light come through the canopyT3 - Beech - thin throughout crown by 20% and reduce back from building by 2m to contain spread and let more dappled light come through the canopyT4 - Beech - reduce crown by 30% (2.5m) and reduce back from building to give a 2m clearance because of close proximity to houseG2 - Beech group - reduce overhang to garden by 2.5m to contain spread and gain more light into garden

Planning ref:
February 2021 20/2688/DIS
Type:
Discharge of conditions imposed on an existing application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
28 The Drive Rickmanswort
Description:
Discharge of Condition 4 (Arboricultural Method Statement) pursuant to planning application 20/1733/FUL

Planning ref:
January 2016 15/2314/TPO
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved
Address:
28 The Drive Rickmansworth Hertfordshir
Description:
T1 - Sycamore x 1 - prune back lateral branches on southwest side by 2m, crown clean to include removing dead wood > 300mm in length and 20mm in diameter and any obviously compromised branchesReasons: safety and because it excessively overhangs the garage buildingT2 - Sycamore x 1 - prune back lateral branches on west side by 2m, crown clean to include removing dead wood > 300mm in length and 20mm in diameter and any obviously compromised branchesReasons: safety and because it excessively overhangs the garage buildingT3 - Norway maple x 1 (poor tree) - fell to ground levelReasons: as above, poor treeT4 - Horse chestnut x 1 - prune back lateral branches on southeast side by 2mReasons: restricting light to garden areaT5 - Beech x 2 - prune back lateral branches on northeast side by 2.5m up to 12m above ground levelReasons: restricting light to garden areaT6 - Ash x 1 - prune back lateral branches at high level on south side by 2m or soReasons: to clear buildingT7 - Beech x 1 - prune back lateral branches on south side by 2m up to 12m above ground levelReasons: very close to flank wall of houseT8 - Beech x 1 - prune back lateral branches on south side by 2m up to 12m above ground levelReasons: very close to flank wall of house
EPC Inspections
Summary:
18 November 2021 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 11 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 2003 to 2006
Area:
461 sqm (4,962 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and underfloor, mains gas, Boiler and radiators, mains gas.

Summary:
27 April 2009 - energy performance certificate grade C
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
None , has 10 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 2003 to 2006
Area:
416 sqm (4,478 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Frequently asked questions

28 The Drive is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £3,126,665.
  • Based on an internal area of 461 m² and recent prices in Loudwater, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £2,489,000 to £3,319,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 28 The Drive last sold for £1,510,000 in June 2006.

HouseMetric shows 28 The Drive as 461 m² (4,962 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 5 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is C, from an inspection dated 18 November 2021. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 28 The Drive was in council tax band H. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

28 The Drive is in postcode WD3 4EB, in Loudwater. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for The Drive, WD3 4EB or analysis of the Loudwater property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 June 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.