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1 Poplar Cottages, Farnborough Common, Orpington, BR6 7BW

UPRN:100020458114End Terrace House3 bedsBuilt before 1900
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: D (62)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T02:07:18.540929+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:32:22.111128+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· 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
1 Poplar Cottages, Farnborough Common, Orpington, BR6 7BW

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
4 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£404,000
£383k - £424kHigh
Estimate
£404k
Range
£383k – £424k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,700
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,700
Yield
5.05%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

1 Poplar Cottages earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 62/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is limited (47/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
62/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
60/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
62/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
47/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 29Bike 58
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£404,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,700
Gross Yield5.05%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.3%
5y Growth+1.9%
10y Growth+2.3%
Last Sold Price-

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningSignificant
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseHigh

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0BR6 7BW
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/04240/LDC
    Replacement and part enlargement of existing driveway to include resin bond, drainage and soakaways LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
    Pending
  • 23/00848/CON15
    Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 23/00848/S73A1: Condition - 14(ii) - Secure by Design measures Condition - 22 - Electric vehicle charging points
    Pending
  • 26/01551/S73A
    Minor Material Amendment under S73 of the Town and Country Planning Act to planning permission reference 26/01551/HPA (granted for Demolition of detached garage, rear extensions and chimneys. Two storey front, side and rear extensions, with elevational alterations including rendering and fenestration changes. Roof alterations to raise ridge height, loft conversion with 2 x rear dormers and replacement of roof tiles. ) in order to vary condition 2 to allow for changes to the approved plans to include dormer to front elevation, side rooflights and alterations to fenestration.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership65.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£43,981
Population Density-
Owner Occupied82%
Age Distribution
0-15 22%16-64 60%65+ 18%

Schools Nearby

  • Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School
    0.3 mi
    Outstanding
  • Darrick Wood School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Darrick Wood Junior School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Farnborough Primary School
    0.7 mi
    Good

3 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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