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42 Margeholes, Watford, WD19 5AR

UPRN:100080923344Terrace Property3 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: D (63)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-14T04:00:04.462435+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
42 Margeholes, Watford, WD19 5AR

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£574,000
£545k - £603kHigh
Estimate
£574k
Range
£545k – £603k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,600
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,600
Yield
5.44%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

42 Margeholes earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 74/100. Investment score 62/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (42/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
74/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
62/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
9/ 100
Low
Walkability
42/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 14Bike 41
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£574,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,600
Gross Yield5.44%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+2.2%
5y Growth+2.1%
10y Growth+1.8%
Last Sold Price£470,000 (2017-08-21)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
3WD19 5AR
Approval Rate
100%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
  • 26/1733/CLPD
    Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Loft conversion including hip to gable roof extension with side/rear dormers, front rooflights
    Pending
  • 26/1708/FUL
    Demolition of existing single storey garage block and construction of two storey side and rear extensions with extension to basement level, side courtyard, balcony, loft conversion, internal and external alterations, alterations to fenestration
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership69.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2017-08-21
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£39,615
Population Density2,283 /km²
Owner Occupied84%
Age Distribution
0-15 16%16-64 57%65+ 27%

Schools Nearby

  • St Meryl School
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Warren Dell Primary School
    0.5 mi
    OutstandingImproving
  • Colnbrook School
    0.5 mi
    Outstanding
  • Bromet Primary School
    0.7 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

3 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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