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2D Essex Road, Watford, WD17 4EP

UPRN:10090229561Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (66)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:48:32.654905+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-10T17:33:36.799947+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)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 4d 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 (2026-10-10T07:44:17.716243+00:00)
2D Essex Road, Watford, WD17 4EP

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£226,000
£215k - £237kHigh
Estimate
£226k
Range
£215k – £237k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,050
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,050
Yield
5.58%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

2D Essex Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 79/100. Investment score 66/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (83/100). 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
79/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
66/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
23/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
83/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 32Bike 68
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£226,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,050
Gross Yield5.58%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-2.6%
5y Growth-0.5%
10y Growth+0.9%
Last Sold Price£173,500 (2014-05-27)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0WD17 4EP
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/00889/FULH
    Erection of part single part two storey rear extension, first floor front extension and flat crowned roof loft conversion.
    Pending
  • 26/00880/TPO
    Works to trees under group 9 TPO.No.3 Tree 1 and 2 Fell dead self sycamore tree and adjacent self set sycamore tree. These trees are not the original Sycamore trees with the Tree preservation order but self set Trees nearby. Tree 3 Reduce laurel hedge adjacent to electrical substation back to previous pruning points. Removing approximately 2 m of regrowth.
    Pending
  • 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
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership40.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining112 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2014-05-27
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£37,172
Population Density-
Owner Occupied45%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 70%65+ 15%
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Schools Nearby

  • Lanchester Primary School
    0.2 mi
    -
  • West Herts College
    0.2 mi
    -
  • Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd
    0.4 mi
    -

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

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Comparables

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  • Beechwood Lodge, 18 Essex Road
    -
    £350k
    -
  • 34 Essex Road
    -
    £800k
    -
  • 32 Essex Road
    -
    £1.05M
    -
  • 36 Essex Road
    -
    £870k
    -