Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
89 Balmoral Road, Watford, WD24 4EU
5 planning records
Estimated value
£483,000
- Since the 2010 sale (£220,000)+120%
- Against WD24 4EU's recent median (£450,000)+7%
Newest record on this page: September 2021. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
88 m²
947 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£483,000
- Against its 2010 sale (£220,000)+120%
- Against WD24 4EU's recent median (£450,000)+7%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 89 Balmoral Road is modelled from its 88 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WD24 4EU. 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
88 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2021
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2010
Recent sales in WD24 4EU
5 sales, median £450,000 (2020–2010)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: September 2020 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 5 applications | 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.
89 Balmoral Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
13 October 2010Most recent
£220,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 4EU: £450,000 (2020–2010).
Nearby sales in WD24 4EU
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 89 Balmoral Road, Watford, WD24 4EU. 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 89 Balmoral Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
89 Balmoral Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD24 4EU). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.
It hasn't traded since October 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. 5 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 3 refused, 1 pending. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. An active application for an extension is awaiting a decision. Today's modelled estimate of £483,000 sits 119.5% above the 2010 sale of £220,000. At 88 m² it's 17.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (107 m² median across 6 EPCs).
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
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
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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.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 5 September 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2010from Jun 2010
EPC improved fromG8toD64
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Main Fuel
ElectricGas
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating Controls
ManualFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
SingleMostly Double
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
25%90%
More low energy lighting installed
Sept 2021from Nov 2010
Hot Water
Very GoodGood
Hot water efficiency decreased
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 89 Balmoral Road, Watford, WD24 4EU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
89 Balmoral Road has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.
5 applications on record at 89 Balmoral Road, Watford, WD24 4EU
4decisions5extensions47documents3nearby
- Sept 2019ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Erection of single storey rear extension, double storey side extension and new dormer to loft space
- Documents
- 9 docs on file
- Reference
- 19/00810/FULH
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionFeb 2021Decision
- ExtensionDec 2020Decision
+ 2 more applications in the report
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- The 47 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Versus other Balmoral Road homes
Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
89 Balmoral Road is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£2,500
Street avg £3,790
Floor Area
88 m²
Street avg 107 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.8 t/year
Street avg 4.4 t/year
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
0.1 km
Hibbert Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Knutsford Primary Academy. 34 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Knutsford Primary AcademyPrimary185m
- Parkgate Junior SchoolPrimary476m
- Parkgate Infants' and Nursery SchoolPrimary811m
- Highwood Primary SchoolPrimary1.2km
Nearest stops
- Hibbert AvenueBus stop104m
- Knutsford AvenueBus stop172m
- Imperial ParkBus stop225m
- Eastfield AvenueBus stop304m
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 4EU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.5dB
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 centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (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 89 Balmoral Road is modelled from its 88 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WD24 4EU. 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 89 Balmoral Road. 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 89 Balmoral Road was lodged in September 2021 at band D and is valid until September 2031. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 5 applications are matched to 89 Balmoral Road. 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 4EU, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 89 Balmoral Road is in council tax band D. 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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