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51 Princes Avenue, Watford, WD18 7RR

UPRN:100080946327Mid Terrace House3 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: D (65)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-05T04:00:06.311246+00:00)Planning· freshPlanning: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-05T06:42:04.998294+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T16:38:34.930040+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-11T02:58:09.821560+00:00)
51 Princes Avenue, Watford, WD18 7RR
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HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£507,000
£481k - £532kHigh
Estimate
£507k
Range
£481k – £532k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,350
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,350
Yield
5.56%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

51 Princes Avenue earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 78/100. Investment score 67/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (75/100). 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
78/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
67/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
18/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
75/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 27Bike 67
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£507,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,350
Gross Yield5.56%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.9%
5y Growth+0.8%
10y Growth+1.7%
Last Sold Price£73,000 (1997-05-28)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
3WD18 7RR
Approval Rate
33.3%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/00877/DISCON
    Details submitted for Condition 26. and 27 (hard and soft landscaping) pursuant to planning permission 24/01103/FULM
    Pending
  • 26/00878/DISCON
    Details submitted for Condition 18. (vehicular access) pursuant to planning permission 24/01103/FULM
    Pending
  • 26/00875/DISCON
    Details submitted for Condition 25 (Landscaping and Biodiversity) pursuant to planning permission 19/00778/FULM
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership52.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change1997-05-28
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£37,172
Population Density17,377 /km²
Owner Occupied51%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 71%65+ 8%
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Schools Nearby

  • Chater Infant School
    0.2 mi
    GoodImproving
  • Watford Grammar School for Boys
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Chessbrook Education Support Centre
    0.3 mi
    Outstanding
  • Chater Junior School
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

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

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Comparables

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    £425k
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  • 29 Princes Avenue
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    £420k
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  • 11 Princes Avenue
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    £388k
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