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29 Penrose Avenue, Watford, WD19 5AD

UPRN:100080924845Semi-Detached Bungalow4 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (70)
Data freshness:Listing· 3mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-18T15:06:06.624761+00:00)Planning· 2mo agoPlanning: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-18T06:53:10.271518+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
29 Penrose Avenue, Watford, WD19 5AD

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£689,000
£654k - £723kHigh
Estimate
£689k
Range
£654k – £723k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£3,300
£3k - £4k
Monthly
£3,300
Yield
5.75%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

29 Penrose Avenue earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 83/100. Investment score 68/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is good (74/100). 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 NationsMarket 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
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HP Score
83/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
68/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
9/ 100
Low
Walkability
74/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 10Bike 40
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£689,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£3,300
Gross Yield5.75%
1y Growth-9.1%
3y Growth+2.2%
5y Growth+2.1%
10y Growth+1.8%
Last Sold Price£580,000 (2018-04-16)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
2WD19 5AD
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
  • 26/1709/LBC
    Listed Building Consent: 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
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership69.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2018-04-16
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£39,615
Population Density-
Owner Occupied90%
Age Distribution
0-15 16%16-64 54%65+ 30%
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Schools Nearby

  • St Meryl School
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Warren Dell Primary School
    0.6 mi
    OutstandingImproving
  • Colnbrook School
    0.6 mi
    Outstanding
  • Oxhey Wood Primary School
    0.8 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

3 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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