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78a, Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2LA

2 planning records

Estimated value

£266,000

  • Since the 2018 sale (£440,000)-40%
  • Against WD17 2LA's recent median (£225,000)+18%

Newest record on this page: November 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
61 m²
657 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£266,000

  • Against its 2018 sale (£440,000)-40%
  • Against WD17 2LA's recent median (£225,000)+18%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 78a is modelled from its 61 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in WD17 2LA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    61 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2022

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2018

  • Recent sales in WD17 2LA

    5 sales, median £225,000 (2025–2018)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: November 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

78a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 November 2018Most recent

    £440,000

    +17.3%over 3 years

  2. 27 August 2015

    £375,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 2LA: £225,000 (2025–2018).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 78a, Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2LA. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 78a

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

78a is a semi-detached house in Watford (WD17 2LA). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good.

Across 2015–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £266,000 is 39.5% below the 2018 sale of £440,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£670/sq ft) was about 126.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 61 m² it's 24.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (49 m² median across 48 EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. Sold November 2018 for £440,000.

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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
Energy

Energy performance

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

78a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Aug 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 August 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2012from Jul 2009
EPC improved fromE46toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
20%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 78a, Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2LA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

2 applications on record at 78a, Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2LA

2decisions46documents8nearby
Flagged:Subdivision
  1. Oct 2008
    SubdivisionFull
    Outcome in report

    Conversion of first and second floors into two self contained two bedroom flats

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    08/01130/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. SubdivisionDecision

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  • The 46 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

On price per m², 78a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£7,213

Street avg £3,443

Strongly above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Above
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.
Full Watford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

266/mo

Falling 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.

Nearest schools

  • Central Primary SchoolPrimary203m
  • Watford St John's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary252m
  • Watford Grammar School for GirlsSecondary652m
  • Chater Junior SchoolPrimary797m

Nearest stops

  • Beechen GroveBus stop175m
  • Clarendon RoadBus stop291m
  • High StreetBus stop329m
  • Clarendon RoadBus stop337m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences1,094 reports29%
  • Anti-social Behaviour733 reports20%
  • Shoplifting489 reports13%
  • Other Theft287 reports8%

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor MaisonetteEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Comparables

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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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1 bed1 bath
£312k

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1 bed1 bath
£217k

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£332k

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£347k

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 78a is modelled from its 61 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in WD17 2LA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 78a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 78a was lodged in August 2022 at band C and is valid until August 2032. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 78a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 36 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from WD17 2LA, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
78a is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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