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8 Melford Drive, Runcorn, WA7 5DG

UPRN:100010227028Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1983-1990
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (67)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-03T04:00:02.159536+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:59:31.330900+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-06T15:52:25.396471+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+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· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
8 Melford Drive, Runcorn, WA7 5DG

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£200,000
£190k - £210kHigh
Estimate
£200k
Range
£190k – £210k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,150
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,150
Yield
6.90%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

8 Melford Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 68/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (62/100). 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.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)Defra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
68/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
25/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
62/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 27Bike 59
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£200,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,150
Gross Yield6.90%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+2.0%
5y Growth+4.0%
10y Growth+3.7%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0WA7 5DG
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/00419/TPO
    Proposed work to trees covered by TPO 067: Sycamore Tree (T7) fell due to age / potential danger and Sycamore Tree (T8) work to remove boughs that are encroaching onto neighbouring property at
    Pending
  • 26/00410/PDE
    Prior approval (larger home extension) for a single-storey rear extension with a 3.5m projection and pitched roof.
    Pending
  • 26/00359/FUL
    Construction of an annex in the rear garden (retrospective) at
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership68.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,819
Population Density-
Owner Occupied67%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 63%65+ 18%
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Schools Nearby

  • The Grange School
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School
    0.5 mi

    Inspected as Halton Lodge Primary School (URN 111229) on 29 Sep 2021

  • St Edward's Catholic Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Good

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

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