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38 Birkdale Gardens, Watford, WD19 7AW

UPRN:100080917299Terrace Property3 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: E (48)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:20:44.423946+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T16:38:14.101806+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· 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 refresh
38 Birkdale Gardens, Watford, WD19 7AW

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£461,000
£438k - £484kHigh
Estimate
£461k
Range
£438k – £484k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,050
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,050
Yield
5.34%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

38 Birkdale Gardens earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 74/100. Investment score 57/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (77/100). 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 Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
74/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
57/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
25/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
77/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 39Bike 59
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£461,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,050
Gross Yield5.34%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+2.2%
5y Growth+2.1%
10y Growth+1.8%
Last Sold Price£321,000 (2016-08-02)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningModerate
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0WD19 7AW
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/1754/FUL
    Variation of Conditions 2 (In accordance with plans) and 4 (No additional windows) pursuant to planning permission 24/0576/FUL to allow alterations to the rooflights and the relaoction of an unglazed side door
    Pending
  • 26/1744/FUL
    Demolition of existing shed and erection of under ground concrete garden bunker in the rear garden
    Pending
  • 26/1733/CLPD
    Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Loft conversion including hip to gable roof extension with side/rear dormers, front rooflights
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership69.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2016-08-02
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£39,615
Population Density4,683 /km²
Owner Occupied49%
Age Distribution
0-15 25%16-64 63%65+ 12%
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Schools Nearby

  • Warren Dell Primary School
    0.0 mi
    OutstandingImproving
  • Colnbrook School
    0.0 mi
    Outstanding
  • St Joseph Catholic Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Outstanding
  • Oxhey Wood Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

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

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