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8 Middle Down, Aldenham, Watford, WD25 8BW

UPRN:10013029674Detached House4 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band GEPC: C (76)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T07:40:05.174161+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:51:28.294264+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)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
8 Middle Down, Aldenham, Watford, WD25 8BW

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,234,000
£1.17M - £1.29MHigh
Estimate
£1.23M
Range
£1.17M – £1.29M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£4,700
£4k - £5k
Monthly
£4,700
Yield
4.57%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

8 Middle Down earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 62/100. Investment score 59/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (3/100). 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
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HP Score
62/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
59/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
21/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
3/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 38Bike 21
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,234,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£4,700
Gross Yield4.57%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.4%
5y Growth+1.8%
10y Growth+1.8%
Last Sold Price£750,000 (2006-10-03)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0WD25 8BW
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/1490/TRC
    Two large sycamore trees at the border with Aldenham Social Club car park, overhanging and touching our house, and overhanging where we park our cars at the end of Red Lion Close. Smaller branches come down in wind on cars. Tree 1 in sketch overhangs cars is approx 12.8m (42ft). We propose a crown reduction by one third 4.3m to approx 8.5m. See photo Tree 2 overhangs and touches house. Approx 9m (30ft) we propose a one third reduction by 3m to 6m, and remove branches touching our house. See photo
    Pending
  • 26/1440/FUL
    Demolition of existing garage/workshop and erection of a two-storey dwelling with habitable space at loft level. Erection of a triple-bay garage/carport serving High Point, formation of a new vehicular access onto Kemprow and associated hard and soft landscaping, including a timber pergola/gazebo.
    Pending
  • 26/1346/TRC
    Two large Conifers to be removed and stumps ground to the left hand size of the property
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership62.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2006-10-03
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£36,159
Population Density-
Owner Occupied70%
Age Distribution
0-15 16%16-64 62%65+ 22%
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Schools Nearby

  • Edge Grove School
    0.5 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Fair Field Junior School
    1.0 mi
    Good
  • Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School
    1.2 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • The Grove Academy
    1.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

4 of 8 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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