Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
168 Balmoral Road, Watford, WD24 4EY
3 sales on record2 planning records
Estimated value
£502,000
- Since the 2015 sale (£416,000)+21%
- Against WD24 4EY's recent median (£495,000)+1%
Newest record on this page: December 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
67 m²
721 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
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
£502,000
- Against its 2015 sale (£416,000)+21%
- Against WD24 4EY's recent median (£495,000)+1%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 168 Balmoral Road is modelled from its 67 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in WD24 4EY. 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
67 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2013
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2015
Recent sales in WD24 4EY
5 sales, median £495,000 (2025–2020)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: December 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 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.
168 Balmoral Road has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.
Sales timeline
24 September 2015Most recent
£416,000
+66.4%over 5 years15 August 2010
£250,000
+156.4%over 12 years11 March 1998
£97,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 4EY: £495,000 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in WD24 4EY
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 168 Balmoral Road, Watford, WD24 4EY. 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
One time fee only - money back guarantee
About 168 Balmoral Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
168 Balmoral Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD24 4EY). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2013) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £502,000 is 20.7% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£577/sq ft) was about 90.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in September 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. At 67 m² it's 16.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (80 m² median across 16 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
- Bathrooms1
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 168 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
The data behind every report
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.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 24 May 2023
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2013
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Expired on 24 May 2023
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
May 2013from Apr 2010
EPC improved fromE42toD56
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
0%60%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 168 Balmoral Road, Watford, WD24 4EY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
168 Balmoral Road has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
2 applications on record at 168 Balmoral Road, Watford, WD24 4EY
2decisions2extensions16documents3nearby
- Nov 2016ExtensionOutlineOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4m for which the maximum height would be 3.4m and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.4m
- Documents
- 9 docs on file
- Reference
- 16/01428/HPD
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionJul 2017Decision
Unlock 168 Balmoral Road, Watford, WD24 4EY's full planning history
You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.
- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
- All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
- The 16 documents, officer reports & conditions
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant
One time fee only - money back guarantee
Versus other Balmoral Road homes
Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Price per m² for 168 Balmoral Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£6,209
Street avg £4,870
Floor Area
67 m²
Street avg 78 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.8 t/year
Street avg 3.7 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
Eastfield Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Knutsford Primary Academy. 33 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Knutsford Primary AcademyPrimary134m
- Parkgate Junior SchoolPrimary712m
- Highwood Primary SchoolPrimary951m
- Parkgate Infants' and Nursery SchoolPrimary1.0km
Nearest stops
- Eastfield AvenueBus stop59m
- Knutsford AvenueBus stop78m
- Hibbert AvenueBus stop179m
- Balmoral RoadBus stop197m
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 4EY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.1dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls
Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £1,085 · Includes VAT
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
£418k
1 Bruce Grove
WD24 4DZ
2 bed1 bath
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
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 168 Balmoral Road is modelled from its 67 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in WD24 4EY. 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. 3 sales are recorded for 168 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 168 Balmoral Road was lodged in May 2013 at band D and expired in May 2023, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 168 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 33 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from WD24 4EY, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 168 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.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 168 Balmoral Road, Watford, WD24 4EY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in WD24 4EYSold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- WD 24 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 168 Balmoral Road, Watford valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales