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Flat 1, 30 Loates Lane, Watford, WD17 2PE

UPRN:10090229195Converted Flat1 bedsBuilt -
Tenure: -Council Tax: Band BEPC: -
Data freshness:Listing· 1mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-12T04:00:03.468928+00:00)Planning· 6mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T08:19:50.636452+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-10T17:33:36.799947+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-11T12:24:56.599299+00:00)
Flat 1, 30 Loates Lane, Watford, WD17 2PE

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£290,000
£261k - £319kMedium
Estimate
£290k
Range
£261k – £319k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,350
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,350
Yield
5.59%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 1 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 66/100. Investment score 56/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (89/100). 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 SourcesPortal 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
66/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
56/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
67/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
89/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 31Bike 68
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£290,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,350
Gross Yield5.59%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-2.6%
5y Growth-0.5%
10y Growth+0.9%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
1WD17 2PE
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/00874/TCA
    Works to trees in cnservation area - T1 Lime and T2 Lime reduce the overgrowth overhanging neighbouring properties back to the limbs where they were previously cut (see comparision photos)
    Pending
  • 26/00871/ADV
    Consent to display internally illuminated two digital 75 inch LCD display screen, one on each side of the Street Hub unit
    Pending
  • 26/00870/FUL
    Consent to Install/Display 1No. internally illuminated BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership40.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease Type-
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • 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 Density10,761 /km²
Owner Occupied30%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 79%65+ 3%
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Schools Nearby

  • Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd
    0.1 mi
    -
  • Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Central Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Watford Grammar School for Girls
    0.4 mi
    Outstanding

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

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Comparables

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  • 31 Loates Lane
    -
    £415k
    -
  • Emerald Court, 32 Loates Lane
    -
    £311k
    -
  • 33 Loates Lane
    -
    £398k
    -
  • 37 Loates Lane
    -
    £440k
    -