Brown & Merry says ..
Great one-bedroom upper-floor flat on Loates Lane in a prime town centre location, featuring a balcony, allocated parking, lift access, and offered chain-free-call us today to view!
Property Oracle says ..
The property is a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom flat located in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is situated on Loates Lane, in a central location. The flat is 500 sqft and has a balcony. The list price is £260,000.
The property appears to be in reasonable condition based on the provided images. While there is some evidence of personal belongings and some minor disorganization, the overall condition of the flat seems to be satisfactory. There is no obvious need for major repairs or renovations visible in the photos.
The property does not have a garden, as indicated by the plot size of 0.00 sqft. The location is central, placing it within easy reach of Watford High Street and Watford Junction train station. Several schools are also within a reasonable distance.
Considering the average price of similar properties in the area is £259,400, and the average price per sqft is £308, the list price of £260,000 for this 500 sqft flat seems reasonable, especially given its central location and proximity to transport links. However, the lack of information regarding the specifics of comparable properties (e.g., condition, amenities) makes a definitive judgment difficult. The average price per sqft in the area is considerably higher than the implied price per sqft for this property (£520 vs £308), suggesting it may represent good value.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 7
- Location
- 8
- Land
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 500.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 487,124.00 £Increased by 94.35 %
- Est sale value
- 308,000.00 £Increased by 112.41 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,220.00 £/moIncreased by 6.46 %
- Est letting value
- 500.00 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.01 %Decreased by 45.17 %
- Crime Rate
- 33.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford St John'S Church Of England Primary School | Free Schools | Good | 0.28 KM |
| Central Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.30 KM |
| Watford Grammar School For Girls | Academy Converter | 0.63 KM | |
| Field Junior School | Community School | Outstanding | 0.84 KM |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) | Community School | Good | 0.84 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Road | £ 225,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Duke Street | £ 475,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Cross Street | £ 360,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Grosvenor Road | £ 326,667 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Clarendon Road | £ 155,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford High Street | 1455 | WFH | 0.56 KM |
| Watford Junction | 1402 | WFJ | 0.78 KM |
| Bushey | 1395 | BSH | 1.59 KM |
| Watford North | 1403 | WFN | 2.15 KM |
| Carpenders Park | 1442 | CPK | 3.31 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loates Lane, Watford | £ 100,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Loates Lane, Watford | £ 250,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Loates Lane, Watford | £ 350,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Loates Lane, Watford | £ 290,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Loates Lane, Watford | £ 260,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 41 Loates Lane | £ 235,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 31 Loates Lane | £ 238,250 | 0.05 KM |
| 11 Earl Street | £ 313,000 | 0.06 KM |
| 6 Earl Street | £ 172,950 | 0.06 KM |
| 1 Earl Street | £ 205,000 | 0.08 KM |