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May Barn, Wicken Road, Arkesden, Saffron Walden, CB11 4EY

UPRN:10002181994Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1996-2002
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band FEPC: D (65)
Data freshness:Listing· 1mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-05T04:00:04.018467+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T13:25:49.719442+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)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 5mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
May Barn, Wicken Road, Arkesden, Saffron Walden, CB11 4EY

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£871,000
£827k - £914kHigh
Estimate
£871k
Range
£827k – £914k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£3,000
£3k - £3k
Monthly
£3,000
Yield
4.13%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

May Barn earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 60/100. Investment score 59/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (11/100). 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)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra 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
60/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
59/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
11/ 100
Low
Walkability
11/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 5Bike 25
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£871,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£3,000
Gross Yield4.13%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.7%
5y Growth+0.2%
10y Growth+2.0%
Last Sold Price£803,750 (2021-07-15)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
4CB11 4EY
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • UTT/26/2599/TPO
    1 no. large Sycamore overhanging house and path - fell and leave stump high all wood and waste will be removed from site.
    Rejected
  • UTT/26/2589/DOC
    Application to approve the discharge of conditions 3 (rainwater goods), and 4 (details of new windows and doors) of UTT/26/1210/LB
    Pending
  • UTT/26/2237/TCA
    Works to 1 no. Pink Chestnut - reduction by 2m all round so we can see out our top house window and to reduce the tree as it is very close to properties and 6 no. Silver Birch - height reduction by 2m for maintenance as these trees are also close to properties
    Approved

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership69.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2021-07-15
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£41,006
Population Density53 /km²
Owner Occupied73%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 60%65+ 22%

Schools Nearby

  • Clavering Primary School
    1.8 mi
    Good
  • Newport Primary School
    2.1 mi
    Good
  • Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport
    2.2 mi
    GoodConcerns
  • Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
    3.2 mi
    -

2 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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