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276 Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 4LY

UPRN:100080938808Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band GEPC: E (54)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-10T15:29:33.038882+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
276 Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 4LY

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,100,000
£1.04M - £1.16MHigh
Estimate
£1.10M
Range
£1.04M – £1.16M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£3,700
£3k - £4k
Monthly
£3,700
Yield
4.04%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

276 Hempstead Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 80/100. Investment score 58/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is good (79/100). 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
80/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
58/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
9/ 100
Low
Walkability
79/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 14Bike 48
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,100,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£3,700
Gross Yield4.04%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-2.6%
5y Growth-0.5%
10y Growth+0.9%
Last Sold Price£1,150,000 (2022-09-01)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
4WD17 4LY
Approval Rate
33.3%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/00866/TCA
    Works to tree in conservation area - T1 Cherry - diameter at 1.5m - 0.4m, height - 6m, crown spread diameter - 6m - dismantle tree to near ground level due to tree heavily leaning over the garage and dropped branches on the garage. Removal recommended to avoid future damage
    Pending
  • 26/00854/FULH
    Construction of proposed outbuilding to be used as a summer house/gym
    Pending
  • 26/00821/FULH
    Conversion of existing side garage into habitable space, erection of part ground floor and adjacent first floor side extensions, extension of existing porch area, alterations front elevation bedroom window fenestration and installation of thermal insulation under new and retained tile hung walls first floor level
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership40.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2022-09-01
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£37,172
Population Density3,437 /km²
Owner Occupied81%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 58%65+ 22%
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Schools Nearby

  • Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Outstanding
  • The Orchard Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School
    0.7 mi
    Good
  • Beechfield School
    0.7 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

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

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Comparables

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  • 288 Hempstead Road
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    £1.10M
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  • 276 Hempstead Road
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    £1.15M
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  • 296 Hempstead Road
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    £847k
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  • 268 Hempstead Road
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    £805k
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