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Flat 22, The Gables, North Orbital Road, Watford, WD25 0RP

UPRN:200000929305Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 1983-1990
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: D (68)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T11:23:43.986907+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:59:43.687683+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)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
Flat 22, The Gables, North Orbital Road, Watford, WD25 0RP

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£217,000
£206k - £227kHigh
Estimate
£217k
Range
£206k – £227k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,200
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,200
Yield
6.64%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 22 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 60/100. Investment score 58/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is limited (57/100). 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
60/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
58/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
67/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
57/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 19Bike 59
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£217,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,200
Gross Yield6.64%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.4%
5y Growth+1.8%
10y Growth+1.8%
Last Sold Price£230,000 (2021-01-15)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0WD25 0RP
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/00872/NONMAT
    Non - material amendment for revised plans and external materials pursuant to planning permission 26/00621/FULH
    Pending
  • 26/1630/CLPD
    Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development: Construction of an outbuilding
    Pending
  • 26/00802/LDC
    Lawful development certificate for proposed removal of existing rear canopy and erection of a single storey rear extension projecting 3 metres, with a pitched roof incorporating two rooflights. Associated internal alterations, infilling of one first floor rear bathroom window and one ground floor side entrance door, with brickwork to match the existing dwelling.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership62.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining88 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2021-01-15
  • 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 Density-
Owner Occupied62%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 67%65+ 12%
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Schools Nearby

  • St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Garston Manor School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Future Academies Watford
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Coates Way JMI and Nursery School
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

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

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