61a, Balmoral Road, Watford, WD24 4ES
About 61a
61a is a semi-detached house in Watford (WD24 4ES). It has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (around 366 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.
It hasn't traded since September 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £228,000 sits 79.5% above the 2005 sale of £127,000. At 34 m² it sits well below the postcode median (77 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 88% of similar EPCs).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
61a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system changed
External or internal wall insulation added
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
61a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
4applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
£228,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£127,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
5 September 2005Most recent
£127,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 4ES: £358,000 (2017–2012).
Nearby sales in WD24 4ES
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- Larger development activity nearby
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
4/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Imperial Park — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Knutsford Primary Academy. 34 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.8dB