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61a, Balmoral Road, Watford, WD24 4ES

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
34 m²
366 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 61a

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

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 £226,000 sits 78% 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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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.

61a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 September 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2012from Oct 2009
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Solid

External or internal wall insulation added

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Sept 2023from Mar 2012
EPC improved fromD65toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
16%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC CSolid (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 61a, Balmoral Road, Watford, WD24 4ES, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

61a has no planning applications on record.

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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.
Current estimate

£226,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2005)

£127,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 September 2005Most recent

    £127,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 4ES: £358,000 (2017–2012).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 61a

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.
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£307k

1 The Lodge, Orphanage Road

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2 bed
£316k

1 Liberty Apartments, 19 Devon Road

WD24 4HS

Flat2 bed2 bath
£320k

1 Trinity Hall Close

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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

Imperial Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Knutsford Primary Academy. 34 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 4ES from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD24 4ES

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD24 4ES

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

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 61a, Balmoral Road, Watford, WD24 4ES. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.