53b, Bruce Grove, Watford, WD24 4DZ
About 53b
53b is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Watford (WD24 4DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). At 46 m² this is the 5th smallest of 31 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 43–92 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 31 units on file.
At 46 m² it sits well below the postcode median (70 m² across 30 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 29 January 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
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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Planning history
53b has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
53b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£235,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 WD24 4DZ: £480,000 (2026–2023).
Versus other Bruce Grove homes
EPC Rating for 53b lags the street by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
68 (D)
Street avg 76 (C)
Floor Area
46 m²
Street avg 51 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 1.5 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
123/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Regent Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Parkgate Junior School. 35 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.9dB