Hay Barn House, Springwell Lane, Rickmansworth, WD3 8UW

HP Score
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
Hay Barn House earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 66/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (17/100). 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.
Valuation & Market
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningModerate
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
- Pending80328/APP/2026/2528Removal of the existing timber cladding to the external faces of the building to the central section only, the introduction of fire breaks at floor level, and the installation of a new HardiePlank cladding finish.
- Pending26/1686/CLPDCertificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension
- Pending26/1669/DISDischarge of Condition 23 (details of unit 6 external plant) pursuant to planning permission 24/1963/FUL
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership61.7%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change-
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Area Profile
Schools Nearby
- -The Reach Free School0.7 mi
- Maple Cross Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School0.8 miGood
- Shepherd Primary0.9 miGood
- St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School0.9 miGood
3 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- Noakes Cottage Springwell Lane-£635k-
- Noakes Cottage Springwell Lane-£675k-
- Willowcot Springwell Lane-£615k-
- Noakes Cottage Springwell Lane-£560k-