Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
98a, Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2NX
Estimated value
£345,000
- Since the 2009 sale (£285,000)+21%
- Against WD17 2NX's recent median (£140,000)+146%
Newest record on this page: February 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
38 m²
409 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 41
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£345,000
- Against its 2009 sale (£285,000)+21%
- Against WD17 2NX's recent median (£140,000)+146%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 98a is modelled from its 38 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WD17 2NX. 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
38 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2026
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2009
Recent sales in WD17 2NX
5 sales, median £140,000 (2024–2021)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: November 2024 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.
Sales timeline
18 March 2009Most recent
£285,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 2NX: £140,000 (2024–2021).
Nearby sales in WD17 2NX
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 98a, Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2NX. 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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About 98a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
98a is a semi-detached house in Watford (WD17 2NX). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows an E (score 41), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
It hasn't traded since March 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. At 38 m² it's 25.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (51 m² median across 46 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 76% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £345,000 is 21.1% above the 2009 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£697/sq ft) was about 216.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
98a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E41
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
0.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 7 February 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Feb 2026from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromF33toE41
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows
Partial DoubleHigh Performance
High performance glazing installed
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
67%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 98a, Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2NX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
98a has no planning applications on record.
8
But the area is active
8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Queens Road homes
Four headline reads against 39 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
98a outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£7,500
Street avg £3,260
Floor Area
38 m²
Street avg 48 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
0.9 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
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
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.
Nearest schools
- Watford St John's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary293m
- Central Primary SchoolPrimary361m
- Watford Grammar School for GirlsSecondary824m
- Chater Junior SchoolPrimary927m
Nearest stops
- Beechen GroveBus stop297m
- St Pauls WayBus stop321m
- Clarendon RoadBus stop337m
- St John's RoadBus stop344m
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.
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· 07:00 – 23:00
57.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
48.0dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-era1st Floor MaisonetteEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 98a is modelled from its 38 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WD17 2NX. 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. 1 sale is recorded for 98a. 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 98a was lodged in February 2026 at band E and is valid until February 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 98a. 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 2NX, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 98a 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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