143, The Drive, WD3 4DJ

143 The Drive is a 223 m² / 2,400 sq ft detached home in Loudwater. It sold for £1,400,000 in June 2016. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £1,549k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £1,229k to £1,617k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 4 August 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Jun 2016 £1,400,000 8.3% 7.0%
Apr 2012 £1,000,000 7.8% 5.5%
Jan 1997 £319,300 na na
Internal area
223 square metres (2,400 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £6,278 per square metre (£583 per square foot) in Jun 2016. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £6,947 per square metre (£645 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jun 2016 £1,400,000 £6,278 £1,549,175 £6,947
Apr 2012 £1,000,000 £4,484 £1,525,617 £6,841
Jan 1997 £319,300 £1,432 £1,745,054 £7,825

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 223 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 £1,549,175. 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 £5,510 and £7,250 per square metre (£511 and £673 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 223 m², this implies a valuation between £1,229,000 and £1,617,000. 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
6
Type
Detached
Council tax band
H
Plot size
1,917 square metres (20,634 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 143 The Drive. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 24/08/2011. It last appeared Apr 2012.
Photos:

There are 10 archived estate agent listing photos for 143 The Drive.

Photos for 143 The Drive
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 5 bedrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
December 2020 20/2413/DIS
Type:
Discharge of conditions imposed on an existing application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
143 The Drive Rickmansworth
Description:
Discharge of conditions 3 (Tree Protection), 4 (Arb Method Statement) & 5 (Boundary Treatment) pursuant to planning permission 18/2082/FUL
Planning ref:
March 2018 17/1712/FUL
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
143 The Drive Rickmansworth
Description:
Construction of part two storey rear extension with accommodation within the roof, part single storey rear extension, single storey side and rear extension, loft conversion including increase in ridge height, front and rear dormers and rooflights and raised platforms to front and rear
Planning ref:
November 2015 15/1845/FUL
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
143 The Drive Rickmansworth Hertfordshir
Description:
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two detached dwellings including creation of new vehicular access and alterations to land levels including retaining walls
Planning ref:
August 2015 15/1302/FUL
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application withdrawn before a decision was taken
Address:
143 The Drive Rickmansworth Hertfordshir
Description:
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two detached dwellings including creation of new vehicular access and alterations to land levels including retaining walls
EPC Inspections
Summary:
17 March 2010 - energy performance certificate grade E
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Unknown
Property type:
Detached House , has 10 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
223 sqm (2,400 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

143 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 £1,549,175.
  • Based on an internal area of 223 m² and recent prices in Loudwater, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £1,229,000 to £1,617,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 143 The Drive last sold for £1,400,000 in June 2016.

HouseMetric shows 143 The Drive as 223 m² (2,400 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 6 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 E, from an inspection dated 17 March 2010. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 143 The Drive was in council tax band H. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

143 The Drive is in postcode WD3 4DJ, in Loudwater. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for The Drive, WD3 4DJ 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 4 August 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.