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96b, Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2NX

1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
53 m²
570 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 50
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 96b

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

96b is an end-of-terrace house in Watford (WD17 2NX). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 71), a 2-band jump. At 53 m² this is the 25th smallest of 47 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 19–123 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 47 units on file.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 76% of similar EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2004.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E50
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 April 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2018from Nov 2009
EPC improved fromG19toE50
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
40%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC ESolid (non-cavity) walls

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 96b, Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2NX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 96b, Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2NX

1decisions1extensions20documents8nearby
  1. Jun 2004
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension to existing shop premises

    Documents
    20 docs on file
    Reference
    04/00215/FUL
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 8 notable nearby
  • The 20 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

96b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£234,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 2NX: £140,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Queens Road homes

Four headline reads against 39 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 96b lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

50 (E)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 48 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 96b

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£229k

100 Queens Road

WD17 2NX

£248k

1 Hemingford Court, Gartlet Road

WD17 2AQ

£217k

100 Ebury Road

WD17 2SB

1 bed
£300k

100a, Queens Road

WD17 2NX

£312k

10 Grosvenor Road

WD17 2QT

1 bed1 bath
£312k

10 Loates Lane

WD17 2AB

1 bed1 bath
£332k

10 Hemingford Court, Gartlet Road

WD17 2AQ

2 bed2 bath
£347k

1 Gartlet Road

WD17 2PU

2 bed
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

0.3 km

Beechen Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Watford St John's Church of England Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

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 2NX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD17 2NX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.2dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 2NX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.0dB

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 96b, Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2NX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.