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178 Balmoral Road, Watford, WD24 4EY

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
73 m²
786 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 55
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 178 Balmoral Road

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

178 Balmoral Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD24 4EY). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2016) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

One planning application is currently pending a decision in 2026. Today's modelled estimate of £530,000 is 15.2% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£585/sq ft) was about 93.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in June 2018.

Specifications

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

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff street

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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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.

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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 Aug 2026

Current Certificate
Aug 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 7 August 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has been extended more than once and 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 178 Balmoral Road, Watford, WD24 4EY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

An application for a loft conversion is currently awaiting a decision.

1 application on record at 178 Balmoral Road, Watford, WD24 4EY

1 live now
0decisions1extensions9documents3nearby
  1. Mar 2026
    Loft ConversionAmendment
    Outcome in report

    Lawful Development Certificate for hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and 2 front roof lights

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    26/00271/LDC
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  • The 9 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

178 Balmoral Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£530,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£460,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 June 2018Most recent

    £460,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 4EY: £495,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

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 178 Balmoral Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,301

Street avg £4,864

Strongly above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 178 Balmoral Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

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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.
£489k

1 Byron Avenue

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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
£645k

1 Norbury Avenue

WD24 4PL

4 bed3 bath
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

0.1 km

Eastfield Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Knutsford Primary Academy. 33 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 4EY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD24 4EY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD24 4EY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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