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2 Waterworks Cottage, Chapel Road, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5NQ

UPRN:10000801673Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: E (39)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-04T04:00:06.345886+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T01:09:42.842544+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-11T06:43:06.296548+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 (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
2 Waterworks Cottage, Chapel Road, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5NQ

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£425,000
£383k - £468kMedium
Estimate
£425k
Range
£383k – £468k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,900
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,900
Yield
5.36%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

2 Waterworks Cottage earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 60/100. Investment score 54/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (3/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

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HP Score
60/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
54/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
15/ 100
Low
Walkability
3/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 2Bike 27
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£425,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,900
Gross Yield5.36%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-4.3%
5y Growth+0.3%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1SG17 5NQ
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • CB/26/01497/NMA
    Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/25/00613/FULL (Front porch extension, single storey rear extension, external alterations). Amendment sought: Change from brick to render on rear (east) and side (north) elevations of single storey rear extension.
    Approved
  • CB/26/01438/PAAC
    Prior Approval of change of use from agricultural building to flexible commercial use: Change the use of an agricultural building (glasshouse) to Class B8 (storage and distribution)
    Approved
  • CB/26/00412/VOC
    Variation of Condition 15 of planning permission CB/24/01325/FULL (Demolition of dwelling and erection of a replacement four bedroom detached self-build dwelling) - Variation sought retrospectively to replace the approved plans to allow for alterations to the fenestration layout. Additional details provided to satisfy the requirements of Conditions 3, 7, 10 and 13.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership85.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
6 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£36,622
Population Density-
Owner Occupied83%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 59%65+ 23%
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Schools Nearby

  • Meppershall Church of England Academy
    0.9 mi
    Good
  • Samuel Whitbread Academy
    1.2 mi
    Good
  • Robert Bloomfield Academy
    1.2 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Shefford Lower School
    1.2 mi
    Good

7 of 14 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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