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38 Balmoral Road, Watford, WD24 4EP

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
84 m²
904 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 38 Balmoral Road

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

38 Balmoral Road is a three-bedroom detached house in Watford (WD24 4EP). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

Across 2007–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £524,000 is 49.5% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£388/sq ft) was about 77.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in February 2015.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 38 Balmoral Road

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

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 July 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2015from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromF34toE49
Hot Water
GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof
PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%73%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2025from Jan 2015
EPC improved fromE49toD59
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
73%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DSolid (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 38 Balmoral Road, Watford, WD24 4EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Balmoral Road has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

38 Balmoral Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£524,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 7 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£350,500

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 February 2015Most recent

    £350,500

    +23.0%over 7 years

  2. 21 August 2007

    £285,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 4EP: £435,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Balmoral Road homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 38 Balmoral Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,173

Street avg £5,378

On par

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 38 Balmoral Road

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

Larger 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.
£489k

1 Byron Avenue

WD24 4HT

3 bed
£468k

10 Brixton Road

WD24 4DX

3 bed1 bath
£450k

1 Balmoral Road

WD24 4ER

3 bed1 bath
£442k

10 Balmoral Road

WD24 4EP

3 bed1 bath
£375k

10 Bradshaw Road

WD24 4DE

3 bed
£498k

1 Ellenbrook Close

WD24 4DP

2 bed2 bath
£479k

10 Byron Avenue

WD24 4HT

2 bed1 bath
£645k

1 Norbury Avenue

WD24 4PL

4 bed3 bath
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

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Windsor Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Parkgate Junior School. 33 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 WD24 4EP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD24 4EP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD24 4EP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

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 38 Balmoral Road, Watford, WD24 4EP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.