Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Jun 2021 £512,500 3.9% 1.8%
Nov 2002 £250,000 83.7% 80.3%
Jan 2001 £80,000 -64.9% -65.0%
Apr 2000 £177,500 10.1% 8.3%
Jul 1998 £150,000 17.3% 15.6%
May 1997 £125,000 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 2, Back Lane.

Floorplan 2
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Internal area
65 square metres (700 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £7,884 per square metre (£732 per square foot) in Jun 2021. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £9,546 per square metre (£887 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jun 2021 £512,500 £7,885 £620,521 £9,546
Nov 2002 £250,000 £3,846 £737,313 £11,343
Jan 2001 £80,000 £1,231 £315,972 £4,861
Apr 2000 £177,500 £2,731 £760,264 £11,696
Jul 1998 £150,000 £2,308 £809,082 £12,447
May 1997 £125,000 £1,923 £847,315 £13,036

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 65 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £620,521. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Aldenham are now selling for between £5,470 and £7,380 per square metre (£508 and £685 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 65 m², this implies a valuation between £356,000 and £480,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
1
Type
Terrace
Council tax band
E
Plot size
96 square metres (1,033 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived rental listing for 2 Back Lane. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 01/10/2018. It last appeared Feb 2019.
Photos:

There are 9 archived estate agent listing photos for 2 Back Lane.

Photos for 2 Back Lane
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
December 2022 22/1847/HSE
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
2 Back Lane Letchmore Heath Watford Hertfordshire
Description:
Single storey rear extension following demolition of conservatory.

Planning ref:
December 2022 22/1848/LBC
Type:
Heritage application - conservation issues and listed buildings
Status:
Application approved
Address:
2 Back Lane Letchmore Heath Watford Hertfordshire
Description:
Single storey rear extension following demolition of conservatory. (Listed Building Consent)

Planning ref:
June 2022 22/0774/HSE
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application withdrawn before a decision was taken
Address:
2 Back Lane Letchmore Heath Watford Hertfordshire
Description:
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and construction of new single storey rear extension and replacement of existing windows on house to match.

Planning ref:
June 2022 22/0775/LBC
Type:
Heritage application - conservation issues and listed buildings
Status:
Application withdrawn before a decision was taken
Address:
2 Back Lane Letchmore Heath Watford Hertfordshire
Description:
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and construction of new single storey rear extension and replacement of existing windows on house to match (Application for Listed Building Consent).

Planning ref:
September 2016 16/1155/LBC
Type:
Heritage application - conservation issues and listed buildings
Status:
Application withdrawn before a decision was taken
Address:
2 Back Lane Letchmore Heath Watford Hertfordshir
Description:
Replacement of 1 ground and 2 first floor windows to front elevation and existing rear conservatory.

Planning ref:
January 2014 13/2312/LBC
Type:
Heritage application - conservation issues and listed buildings
Status:
Application approved
Address:
2 Back Lane Letchmore Heath Watfor
Description:
Strip existing roof & re-tile (Application for Listed Building Consent)
EPC Inspections
Summary:
22 March 2014 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
None of the above
Tenure:
Private rental
Property type:
Mid-Terrace House , has 2 habitable rooms. Estimated year built None to None
Area:
65 sqm (700 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, no insulation (assumed). Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.

Summary:
29 October 2009 - energy performance certificate grade C
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Private rental
Property type:
None , has 4 habitable rooms. Estimated year built None to None
Area:
62 sqm (667 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Frequently asked questions

2 Back Lane is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £620,521.
  • Based on an internal area of 65 m² and recent prices in Aldenham, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £356,000 to £480,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 2 Back Lane last sold for £512,500 in June 2021.

HouseMetric shows 2 Back Lane as 65 m² (700 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 1 bedroom. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is D, from an inspection dated 22 March 2014. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 2 Back Lane was in council tax band E. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

2 Back Lane is in postcode WD25 8EF, in Aldenham. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Back Lane, WD25 8EF or analysis of the Aldenham property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 June 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.