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Flat 2, Metropolitan Place, 80 Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD18 7HB

UPRN:10002003114Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: C (77)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T02:04:12.796729+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:50:13.922597+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)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· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
Flat 2, Metropolitan Place, 80 Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD18 7HB

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
5 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£413,000
£392k - £434kHigh
Estimate
£413k
Range
£392k – £434k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,000
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,000
Yield
5.81%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 2 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 78/100. Investment score 64/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is excellent (91/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. 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
78/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
64/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
31/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
91/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 30Bike 67
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£413,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,000
Gross Yield5.81%
1y Growth-6.0%
3y Growth+0.9%
5y Growth+0.8%
10y Growth+1.7%
Last Sold Price£450,000 (2023-04-21)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0WD18 7HB
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/00818/VAR
    Variation of condition 2 (change to approved plans and elevations drawing 3507.RP1.A to a new drawing, 3507.BR101.E showing velux windows to the roof and window to the rear gable) of planning permission 26/00040/VAR and 23/00281/FULH Conditions(s) Removal:
    Pending
  • 26/00804/FULH
    Erection of a front porch and a single storey rear extension.
    Pending
  • 26/00822/HPD
    The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.0m for which the maximum height would be 3.3m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.8m
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership52.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining100 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2023-04-21
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£37,172
Population Density-
Owner Occupied55%
Age Distribution
0-15 22%16-64 68%65+ 10%
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Schools Nearby

  • Watford Grammar School for Boys
    0.1 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Chater Infant School
    0.4 mi
    GoodImproving
  • Ascot Road Primary School
    0.4 mi
    GoodConcerns
  • Chessbrook Education Support Centre
    0.4 mi
    Outstanding

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

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Comparables

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