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38 Spring Gardens, Watford, WD25 9JJ

UPRN:100080949321Semi-Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (72)
Data freshness:Listing· 7mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 7mo ago (2026-04-11T23:45:56.224381+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T05:51:31.662788+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:00:51.383167+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+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· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
38 Spring Gardens, Watford, WD25 9JJ

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
£578,000
£549k - £607kHigh
Estimate
£578k
Range
£549k – £607k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,250
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,250
Yield
4.67%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

38 Spring Gardens earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 77/100. Investment score 62/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (65/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
77/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
62/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
14/ 100
Low
Walkability
65/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 17Bike 51
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£578,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,250
Gross Yield4.67%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.4%
5y Growth+1.8%
10y Growth+1.8%
Last Sold Price£287,000 (2004-04-20)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0WD25 9JJ
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

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership62.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2004-04-20
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£37,172
Population Density-
Owner Occupied70%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 64%65+ 16%

Schools Nearby

  • Stanborough Secondary School
    0.1 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Stanborough Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Kingswood Nursery School
    0.3 mi
    Outstanding
  • Cherry Tree Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Good

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

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