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2 Hatchery Cottages, Broad Piece, Soham, Ely, CB7 5EL

UPRN:10002597424Detached Property5 bedsBuilt 1976-1982
FreeholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: E (42)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-13T04:00:01.808529+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:04:32.054515+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed today (2026-11-10T13:38:58.717827+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· 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
2 Hatchery Cottages, Broad Piece, Soham, Ely, CB7 5EL

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£542,000
£515k - £569kHigh
Estimate
£542k
Range
£515k – £569k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,250
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,250
Yield
4.98%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

2 Hatchery Cottages earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 63/100. Investment score 53/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (28/100). 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 Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
63/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
53/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
19/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
28/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 43Bike 38
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£542,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,250
Gross Yield4.98%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-2.1%
5y Growth+0.4%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0CB7 5EL
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01087/VAR
    To vary Condition 1 (approved plans) of previously approved 21/01245/FUL for Residential development of four 4no bedroom houses, garaging, access and associated site works (phased development)
    Pending
  • 23/00146/DISF
    To discharge Condition 8 Part 1 (Ecological Management Report) of decision 23/00146/RMM dated 20 November 2023 for Residential development for 166 dwellings and identification of 9 self build plots, open space and associated infrastructure for previously approved 19/00717/OUM for proposed erection of up to 175 dwellings and associated infrastructure with access from Broad Piece
    Rejected
  • 26/00829/FUL
    Construction of a new four bedroom detached house with double garage and new vehicular access, boundary fencing and landscaping
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership82.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£34,311
Population Density2,466 /km²
Owner Occupied57%
Age Distribution
0-15 24%16-64 69%65+ 7%
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Schools Nearby

  • The Shade Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • The Weatheralls Primary School
    1.2 mi
    Requires improvement
  • Soham Village College
    1.5 mi
    OutstandingImproving
  • St Andrew's CofE Primary School
    1.6 mi
    Good

6 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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