Lea Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24
By Imagine
£ 450,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Imagine says ..
A three bedroom semi-detached house on a large plot situated close to the shopping and transport facilities of St Albans Road. The property benefits from having fitted kitchen and three double bedrooms. The house does require full modernisation but this has certainly been reflected in the price a...
Property Oracle says ..
This three-bedroom semi-detached house located on Lea Road in Watford, Hertfordshire presents a mixed bag of attributes. Its key strengths lie in its proximity to well-regarded primary schools, and relatively close rail transport links at Watford North and Watford Junction. The property also has a decent-sized garden. These factors contribute positively towards its overall appeal, enhancing its location and value. However, it’s equally crucial to acknowledge the property’s significant need for modernisation. The provided photographs clearly show that the interior is outdated and requires complete refurbishment. This need for extensive renovations is a potential drawback and should be fully factored into any purchase consideration. The interior decor, wallpaper, and fittings are very outdated. Some areas display signs of plaster damage. In terms of value, the listing price of £450,000, although within the range of nearby properties, is heavily influenced by the requirement for extensive renovation. A prospective buyer needs to account for these costs while weighing up the location’s benefits. Whilst the property’s location and garden enhance its value, the extent of necessary renovation and some interior imperfections must be considered within any decision-making process.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 4
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 934.20
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 327,143.00 £Decreased by 16.50 %
- Est sale value
- 543,704.40 £Increased by 8.18 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,338.00 £/moDecreased by 3.18 %
- Est letting value
- 1,868.40 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.91 %Increased by 16.08 %
- Crime Rate
- 4.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkgate Junior School | Community School | Outstanding | 0.39 KM |
| Parkgate Infants' And Nursery School | Community School | Good | 0.75 KM |
| The Watford Utc | University Technical College | Good | 1.02 KM |
| Knutsford Primary Academy | Academy Converter | 1.10 KM | |
| Cherry Tree Primary School | Academy Converter | 1.17 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrums | £ 500,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Bushey Mill Lane | £ 375,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Middle Way | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Cowper Court | £ 575,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Cherry Tree Road | £ 188,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford North | 1403 | WFN | 0.79 KM |
| Watford Junction | 1402 | WFJ | 1.16 KM |
| Garston (Hertfordshire) | 1559 | GSN | 2.18 KM |
| Watford High Street | 1455 | WFH | 2.44 KM |
| Bushey | 1395 | BSH | 3.39 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Exchange, Watford, WD24 | £ 295,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.09 KM |
| St Albans Road, Watford | £ 325,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.15 KM |
| Sandringham Road, Watford, WD24 | £ 465,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.17 KM |
| Sandringham Road, Watford, WD24 | £ 595,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.19 KM |
| Ridge Street, Watford | £ 144,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.20 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Lea Road | £ 242,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 297 St Albans Road | £ 246,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 283 St Albans Road | £ 385,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 317 St Albans Road | £ 266,950 | 0.02 KM |
| 285 St Albans Road | £ 218,000 | 0.02 KM |