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4 Phoenix Apartments, 223–229 Lower High Street, Watford, WD17 2AG

UPRN:10090226965Purpose Built Flat1 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: B (82)
Data freshness:Listing· 1mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-09T04:00:03.047510+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:41:16.801370+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T10:44:34.616895+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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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
4 Phoenix Apartments, 223–229 Lower High Street, Watford, WD17 2AG

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£230,000
£207k - £252kMedium
Estimate
£230k
Range
£207k – £252k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,100
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,100
Yield
5.74%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

4 Phoenix Apartments earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 59/100. Investment score 63/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (91/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
59/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
63/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
91/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 22Bike 69
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£230,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,100
Gross Yield5.74%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-2.6%
5y Growth-0.5%
10y Growth+0.9%
Last Sold Price£236,000 (2019-01-25)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0WD17 2AG
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/00878/DISCON
    Details submitted for Condition 18. (vehicular access) pursuant to planning permission 24/01103/FULM
    Pending
  • 26/00877/DISCON
    Details submitted for Condition 26. and 27 (hard and soft landscaping) 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 Ownership40.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining123 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2019-01-25
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£37,172
Population Density3,381 /km²
Owner Occupied25%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 75%65+ 7%
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Schools Nearby

  • Field Junior School
    0.2 mi
    -
  • Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Central Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Watford Grammar School for Girls
    0.3 mi
    Outstanding

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

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