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2 First Avenue, Watford, WD25 9PZ

UPRN:100080935348Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: D (65)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-14T04:00:04.462435+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T05:51:31.662788+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:08:16.537645+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
2 First Avenue, Watford, WD25 9PZ

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£550,000
£522k - £577kHigh
Estimate
£550k
Range
£522k – £577k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,150
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,150
Yield
4.69%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

2 First Avenue earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 62/100. Investment score 58/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is limited (56/100). 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
62/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
58/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
62/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
56/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 25Bike 48
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£550,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,150
Gross Yield4.69%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.4%
5y Growth+1.8%
10y Growth+1.8%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0WD25 9PZ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/00872/NONMAT
    Non - material amendment for revised plans and external materials pursuant to planning permission 26/00621/FULH
    Pending
  • 26/00855/HPD
    The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.00m for which the maximum height would be 3.25m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.90m
    Pending
  • 26/00835/HPD
    The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.00m for which the maximum height would be 2.80m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.80m
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership62.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£37,172
Population Density5,810 /km²
Owner Occupied73%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 60%65+ 21%
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Schools Nearby

  • Stanborough Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • The Grove Academy
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Stanborough Secondary School
    0.3 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Kingswood Nursery School
    0.5 mi
    Outstanding

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

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