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76b, Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2LA

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
58 m²
624 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 49
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 76b

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

76b is a semi-detached house in Watford (WD17 2LA). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in January 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 67). Main heating runs on electricity. At 58 m² this is the 34th smallest of 49 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 23–106 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to B across 49 units on file.

It changed hands recently, sold November 2025 for £225,000. At 58 m² it's 18.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (49 m² median across 48 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 81% of similar EPCs). Across 2014–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £256,000 is 13.8% above the 2025 sale price.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E49
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Jan 2013
EPC improved fromF26toE49
Windows
Full DoubleTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
33%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 76b, Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2LA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

76b has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

8applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

We flagged 2 things worth checking at 76b

Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate

£256,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 11 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£225,000

Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 November 2025Most recent

    £225,000

    +30.8%over 11 years
  2. 14 November 2014

    £172,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 2LA: £250,000 (2024–2018).

On the street

Versus other Queens Road homes

Four headline reads against 48 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

76b is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,879

Street avg £3,816

On par

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 76b

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

10/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Beechen Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Central Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD17 2LA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD17 2LA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.0dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 2LA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 76b, Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2LA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.