FLAT 203
MAY HOUSE, 73 - 89, SYDNEY ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE WD18 7EU
£375,000
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Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Floor area
69 m²
EPC rating
B
Last sold
£372,000 Oct 2025
Price per m²
£5,435/m²
Local average
£298,186 (+25.8%)
Street crime
349 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Superb 2 bedroom flat on the seventh floor
- Situated within a smart developement
- Bright and spacious reception room with dining space
- Modern open-plan kitchen with fitted appliances
- 2 well-proportioned bedrooms, both boasting an ensuite
- Lovely private balcony with seating space
- Well located moments from the centre of Watford for amenities and transport links
Description
May House offers a superb location in a residential area, situated close to the many amenities in the centre of Watford as well as transport links including Watford Junction and Croxley.
Please use the reference CHPK5761561 when contacting Foxtons.
Listed by
Watford
Foxtons
Reference: 167387312
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 28/06/2023
Current heating cost: £385/year
Potential heating cost: £385/year
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan area for info only, not for £/sq. ft valuation
Floorplan 2
EPC Graphs
EER
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 17/10/2025 (7 months ago) | £372,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROCKWELL COURT FLAT 21 THE GATEWAY, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 7HQ | £300,000 | 02/06/2025 | Flat |
| WEST GATE MEWS, 428 14 WHIPPENDELL ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 7BX | £312,000 | 31/03/2023 | Flat |
| ROCKWELL COURT FLAT 11 THE GATEWAY, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 7HQ | £234,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat |
| ROCKWELL COURT FLAT 1 THE GATEWAY, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 7HQ | £300,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat |
| COPPERDALE COURT FLAT 24 THE GATEWAY, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 7HN | £126,000 | 05/10/2022 | Flat |
| ROCKWELL COURT FLAT 35 THE GATEWAY, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 7HQ | £343,000 | 26/09/2022 | Flat |
| COPPERDALE COURT FLAT 34 THE GATEWAY, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 7HN | £205,000 | 15/08/2022 | Flat |
| GIBBONS HOUSE, 73 - 89 FLAT 4 SYDNEY ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 7EP | £265,000 | 29/07/2022 | Flat |
| ROCKWELL COURT FLAT 10 THE GATEWAY, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 7HQ | £320,000 | 05/07/2022 | Flat |
| ASTRA COURT 12 KING GEORGES AVENUE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 7TA | £248,000 | 10/06/2022 | Flat |
| GIBBONS HOUSE, 73 - 89 FLAT 5 SYDNEY ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 7EP | £355,000 | 10/06/2022 | Flat |
| ASTRA COURT 36 KING GEORGES AVENUE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 7TA | £105,000 | 09/06/2022 | Flat |
| ROCKWELL COURT FLAT 30 THE GATEWAY, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 7HQ | £310,000 | 18/02/2022 | Flat |
| GIBBONS HOUSE, 73 - 89 FLAT 1 SYDNEY ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 7EP | £376,000 | 01/02/2022 | Flat |
| GIBBONS HOUSE, 73 - 89 FLAT 7 SYDNEY ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 7EP | £270,000 | 31/01/2022 | Flat |
| ROCKWELL COURT FLAT 7 THE GATEWAY, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 7HQ | £277,500 | 28/01/2022 | Flat |
| GIBBONS HOUSE, 73 - 89 FLAT 2 SYDNEY ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 7EP | £360,000 | 21/12/2021 | Flat |
| GIBBONS HOUSE, 73 - 89 FLAT 8 SYDNEY ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 7EP | £360,000 | 30/11/2021 | Flat |
| COPPERDALE COURT FLAT 36 THE GATEWAY, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 7HN | £99,000 | 19/11/2021 | Flat |
| ASTRA COURT 13 KING GEORGES AVENUE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD18 7TA | £255,000 | 19/11/2021 | Flat |
Area average: £271,025 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): East of England. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for East of England. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Postcode area WD → East of England.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bedford: £823/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Sydney Road | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Hagden Lane | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | BetAnsells | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Honour | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Watford | 0.5 miles |
| Hospital | Watford General Hospital | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Cassiobury Park Station | 0.9 miles |
| University | Unknown | 8.5 miles |
| University | Middlesex University | 8.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 119 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 |
| Public order | 21 |
| Vehicle crime | 21 |
| Other theft | 20 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Total incidents | 349 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 30 Nov 2021 |
| Ascot Road Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 17 Nov 2024 |
| Chessbrook Education Support Centre | Other | 0.2 miles | Outstanding — 6 Jun 2014 |
| Westfield Academy | Secondary | 0.2 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Holywell Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement — 15 Jun 2023 |
Rental Comparables
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).