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39 Bateson Drive, Leavesden, Watford, WD25 7ND

UPRN:10001121975Semi-Detached House4 bedsBuilt -
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band FEPC: B (84)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-14T04:00:04.462435+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-10T13:00:24.695966+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-11T02:42:27.962241+00:00)
39 Bateson Drive, Leavesden, Watford, WD25 7ND

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£729,000
£693k - £765kHigh
Estimate
£729k
Range
£693k – £765k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,850
£3k - £3k
Monthly
£2,850
Yield
4.69%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

39 Bateson Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 64/100. Investment score 62/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is limited (41/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
64/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
62/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
45/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
41/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 18Bike 53
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£729,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,850
Gross Yield4.69%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.4%
5y Growth+1.8%
10y Growth+1.8%
Last Sold Price£459,995 (2014-05-16)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1WD25 7ND
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/1659/TPO
    T1 - Scots pine x 1 - reduce crown by tip-thinning the lateral branches by around 1m to reduce overall density and shading to the garden area. As part of the works significant sized deadwood will be removed.
    Approved
  • 26/1616/FUL
    Construction of a single storey front extension to the garage
    Pending
  • 26/1534/FUL
    Change of use from Class C3 (dwellinghouse) to sui generis short-stay visitor accommodation; installation of bike storage
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership61.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2014-05-16
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
7 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£39,615
Population Density2,301 /km²
Owner Occupied66%
Age Distribution
0-15 29%16-64 64%65+ 7%
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Schools Nearby

  • Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Leavesden JMI School
    0.4 mi
    GoodConcerns
  • Breakspeare School
    0.6 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Kingsway Infants' School
    0.6 mi
    Good

4 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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