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38 Gosforth Lane, Watford, WD19 7US

UPRN:100080920200Mid Terrace House3 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (76)
Data freshness:Listing· 3mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-19T04:00:03.174024+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:59:41.496435+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-10T15:28:43.586728+00:00)EPC· 5mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 3d 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 refresh
38 Gosforth Lane, Watford, WD19 7US

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£506,000
£481k - £531kHigh
Estimate
£506k
Range
£481k – £531k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,250
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,250
Yield
5.34%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

38 Gosforth Lane earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 54/100. Investment score 53/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is limited (33/100). 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)Defra 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 covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
54/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
53/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
55/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
33/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 48Bike 44
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£506,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,250
Gross Yield5.34%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+2.2%
5y Growth+2.1%
10y Growth+1.8%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0WD19 7US
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/1780/PDE
    Prior Approval: Construction of a single storey rear extension (depth 6m, maximum height 3.6m, maximum eaves height 2.85m)
    Pending
  • 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 relocation 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
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Ownership

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

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£39,615
Population Density3,091 /km²
Owner Occupied34%
Age Distribution
0-15 22%16-64 70%65+ 8%
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Schools Nearby

  • Warren Dell Primary School
    0.1 mi
    OutstandingImproving
  • Colnbrook School
    0.1 mi
    Outstanding
  • St Joseph Catholic Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Outstanding
  • Oxhey Wood Primary School
    0.2 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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Comparables

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