31 ABBOTS ROAD
ABBOTS LANGLEY, HERTFORDSHIRE WD5 0AY
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Property details
Floor area
176 m²
EPC rating
C
Last sold
£1,100,000 Jan 2023
Price per m²
£6,818/m²
Local average
£1,000,714 (+19.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (28,972 of 33,755)
Street crime
109 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Ground Floor - The front door opens to a grand entrance hall which welcomes you into the property. With doors opening to the ground floor accommodation and a sweeping staircase rising to the first floor galleried landing, There is a dedicated living room which is dual aspect with windows to the front and rear and door leading through to a good size dining/family room which has doors opening to the rear garden. The kitchen/breakfast room has been fitted with a comprehensive range of base and eye level units and incorporated a breakfast bar area. This space is very light and airy with French doors opening to the rear garden and a window over-looking the rear. A ground floor cloakroom fitted with a low level wc and wash basin completes this level.
First Floor - A spacious galleried landing area has doors opening to all four of the double bedrooms and to the family bathroom. Bedroom two overlooks the front and makes an ideal guest suite since it has the benefit of an ensuite shower-room. Bedroom one also boasts an ensuite shower room and has panoramic views over the rear garden and beyond alongside fitted wardrobes to the bedroom space. The large family bathroom has a kidney shaped bath with shower screen and independently operated wall mounted shower unit over.
Outside - To the front of the property is a coachman's driveway providing ample parking and leading to an integral single garage. Gated pedestrian access leads to the rear garden where there is a timber deck directly to the rear of the property leading to the main part of the garden which is laid to lawn and fully enclosed by fencing. The side borders are stocked with a variety of mature planting and specimen trees. Moving to the rear of the garden there is a high specification garden cabin which is fully insulated with power, light and bi-folding doors. To the side of the cabin is a deep set store room. To the front of the cabin is a veranda and an area laid to artificial grass with flagstones.
Historical Abbots Langley - Abbots Langley is the home to the only Englishman to ever become Pope. Nicholas Breakspeare was born in Abbots Langley in approximately 1100. He became Pope Adrian IV (1154 -1159).
Hertfordshires Hollywood - Abbots Langley is on the door step to the famous Leavesden Studios, where many classic movies were made such as Star Wars, James Bond and Sherlock Holmes. Leavesden is also the home to Harry Potter and Harry Potter World, the movies were also filmed here at the studios.
Village Amenities - Our village has a choice of local shops, schools, restaurants, delicatessens, banks and public houses, for the commuter there is a bus service to town centres of both Watford and Hemel Hempstead.
Transport Links - Kings Langley mainline station is only a 10 minute walk from the property, Junction 20 of the M25 is two miles and Junction 6 of the M1 is three miles. All distances are measured approximately from our office.
Agents Information For Buyers - Please be aware, should you wish to make an offer for this property, we will require the following information before we enter negotiations:
1. Copy of your mortgage agreement in principal.
2. Evidence of deposit funds, if equity from property sale confirmation of your current mortgage balance i.e. Your most recent mortgage statement, if monies in bank accounts the most up to date balances.
3. Passport photo ID for ALL connected purchasers and a utility bill.
Listed by
Kings Langley, Abbots Langley & Watford
Sterling Estate Agents
Reference: 124997348
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 29/11/2022
Expiry date: 28/11/2032
Current heating cost: £752/year
Potential heating cost: £688/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,890
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£90)
- Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
55% since 2013
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 25/01/2023 (3 years ago) | £1,100,000 | +54.9% |
| Sold | 02/08/2013 (12 years ago) | £710,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 ABBOTS ROAD, ABBOTS LANGLEY, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD5 0AZ | £750,000 | 29/08/2023 | Detached |
| 38C ABBOTS ROAD, ABBOTS LANGLEY, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD5 0BG | £750,000 | 30/06/2023 | Detached |
| 22 ABBOTS ROAD, ABBOTS LANGLEY, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD5 0AZ | £925,000 | 29/06/2023 | Detached |
| 80 ABBOTS ROAD, ABBOTS LANGLEY, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD5 0BH | £870,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached |
| 36 ABBOTS ROAD, ABBOTS LANGLEY, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD5 0AZ | £1,231,050 | 23/08/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 45 ABBOTS ROAD, ABBOTS LANGLEY, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD5 0AY | £720,000 | 16/08/2022 | Detached |
| 3 STANDFIELD, ABBOTS LANGLEY, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD5 0BB | £975,000 | 27/06/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 27 ABBOTS ROAD, ABBOTS LANGLEY, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD5 0AY | £795,000 | 22/06/2022 | Detached |
| 78 ABBOTS ROAD, ABBOTS LANGLEY, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD5 0BH | £1,387,500 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| THE OLD MALTINGS HIGH STREET, ABBOTS LANGLEY, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD5 0AR | £400,000 | 22/10/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £757,500 (2 sales)
Area average: £911,069 (8 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): Three Rivers. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Three Rivers. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Three Rivers.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for South West Herts: £1,995/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Treasure Box | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Simmon's | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Henderson Hall | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Kings Langley | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Garston | 2.1 miles |
| Hospital | Watford General Hospital | 4.0 miles |
| University | Boltons Park Farm | 9.9 miles |
| University | Middlesex University | 10.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total incidents | 109 |
Within 1 mile during May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbots Langley School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 6 Jun 2014 |
| Breakspeare School | Other | 0.3 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 16 Dec 2019 |
| Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 25 Nov 2013 |
| Bedmond Academy | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 3 May 2022 |
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).