Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
61a, Balmoral Road, Watford, WD24 4ES
Estimated value
£226,000
- Since the 2005 sale (£127,000)+78%
- Against WD24 4ES's recent median (£358,000)-37%
Newest record on this page: September 2023. 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
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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Our estimate
£226,000
- Against its 2005 sale (£127,000)+78%
- Against WD24 4ES's recent median (£358,000)-37%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 61a is modelled from its 34 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WD24 4ES. 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
34 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2023
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2005
Recent sales in WD24 4ES
5 sales, median £358,000 (2017–2012)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: November 2017 | 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.
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
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 61a, Balmoral Road, Watford, WD24 4ES. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks 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 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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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
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
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.
3
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
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
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.
Nearest schools
- Knutsford Primary AcademyPrimary307m
- Parkgate Junior SchoolPrimary387m
- Parkgate Infants' and Nursery SchoolPrimary757m
- Beechfield SchoolPrimary1.2km
Nearest stops
- Imperial ParkBus stop204m
- Hibbert AvenueBus stop225m
- Knutsford AvenueBus stop295m
- Windsor RoadBus stop354m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences725 reports37%
- Anti-social Behaviour355 reports18%
- Criminal Damage & Arson149 reports8%
- Other Theft140 reports7%
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 WD24 4ES from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.8dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Early 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC CSolid (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 61a is modelled from its 34 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WD24 4ES. 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 61a. 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 61a was lodged in September 2023 at band C and is valid until September 2033. 3 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 61a. 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 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 34 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from WD24 4ES, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 61a 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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