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5 Keston Mews, Watford, WD17 4UL

UPRN:100080940347Flat/MaisonetteBeds -Built 1983-1990
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (78)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-08-28T04:00:03.029973+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:12:13.917652+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
5 Keston Mews, Watford, WD17 4UL

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£297,000
£267k - £326kMedium
Estimate
£297k
Range
£267k – £326k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,400
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,400
Yield
5.66%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

5 Keston Mews earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 80/100. Investment score 69/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (82/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
80/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
69/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
19/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
82/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 36Bike 55
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£297,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,400
Gross Yield5.66%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-2.6%
5y Growth-0.5%
10y Growth+0.9%
Last Sold Price£81,000 (1999-12-17)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0WD17 4UL
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/00874/TCA
    Works to trees in cnservation area - T1 Lime and T2 Lime reduce the overgrowth overhanging neighbouring properties back to the limbs where they were previously cut (see comparision photos)
    Pending
  • 26/00873/TPO5
    Works to tree T9 - Sycamore under TPO-No.228 - multi-stemmed 12-meter-tall tree growing within 6m of the main building has a large cavity at the base of the two large stems on the building side of the tree, dismantle these two stems safely to remove the risk of failure toward the property
    Pending
  • 26/00842/TPO
    Works to trees under TPO.No. 51 - T1 Beech - Tip reduce branches on south side to give 2m clearance from property, Remove dead branch, T2 Beech - Reduce crown by reducing branches by a maximum approximately 3m, T8 Beech - Reduce heavy extended limb by reducing branches by a maximum approximately 3m, G1 Mixed Species - Fell Ash, B Norway Maple - Prune away from property to give 1m clearance, C Norway Maple - Fell, D Ash - Fell, T51 Ash - Fell, T27 Western Red Cedar - Fell, T52 Pine - Fell and T47 Sycamore - Reduce crown by reducing branches by a maximum approximately 3m.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership40.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining86 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change1999-12-17
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£37,172
Population Density-
Owner Occupied45%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 70%65+ 15%

Schools Nearby

  • Lanchester Primary School
    0.4 mi
    -
  • West Herts College
    0.4 mi
    -
  • Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Nascot Wood Junior School
    0.5 mi
    Outstanding

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

Comparables

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  • 7 Keston Mews
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    £190k
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  • 7 Keston Mews
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    £167k
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  • 5 Keston Mews
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    £81k
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