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786A St Albans Road, Watford, WD25 9FH

UPRN:100080949640Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
Tenure: -Council Tax: Band CEPC: E (51)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-05T04:00:06.311246+00:00)Planning· 3mo agoPlanning: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-18T13:20:49.807221+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
786A St Albans Road, Watford, WD25 9FH

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£267,000
£240k - £293kMedium
Estimate
£267k
Range
£240k – £293k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,450
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,450
Yield
6.52%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

786A St Albans Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 68/100. Investment score 57/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (85/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
68/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
57/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
62/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
85/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 24Bike 64
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£267,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,450
Gross Yield6.52%
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
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
3WD25 9FH
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/00872/NONMAT
    Non - material amendment for revised plans and external materials pursuant to planning permission 26/00621/FULH
    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
  • 26/00802/LDC
    Lawful development certificate for proposed removal of existing rear canopy and erection of a single storey rear extension projecting 3 metres, with a pitched roof incorporating two rooflights. Associated internal alterations, infilling of one first floor rear bathroom window and one ground floor side entrance door, with brickwork to match the existing dwelling.
    Pending
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Ownership

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

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£37,172
Population Density-
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
  • Stanborough Secondary School
    0.3 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • The Grove Academy
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Kingswood Nursery School
    0.4 mi
    Outstanding

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

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