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Grasshopper Cottage, Margards Lane, Verwood, BH31 6JQ

UPRN:100040697206Detached House3 bedsBuilt before 1900
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: G (16)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Planning· 6mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T08:19:50.636452+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
Grasshopper Cottage, Margards Lane, Verwood, BH31 6JQ

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£487,000
£463k - £512kHigh
Estimate
£487k
Range
£463k – £512k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,650
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,650
Yield
4.07%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Grasshopper Cottage earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 71/100. Investment score 57/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (31/100). 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
71/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
57/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
3/ 100
Low
Walkability
31/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 19Bike 23
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£487,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,650
Gross Yield4.07%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-2.0%
5y Growth+0.2%
10y Growth+2.1%
Last Sold Price£430,000 (2021-11-05)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseBelow 40 dB
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1BH31 6JQ
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • P/TRT/2026/06233
    T1 Quercus robur - Fell to ground level. Replace with similar species.
    Pending
  • P/TRT/2026/06098
    T1 Pine: Crown raise over the garage to achieve approximately 2-metres clearance from the roof removing the relevant lower branches back to suitable pruning points. T2 Pine: Crown raise over the garage to achieve approximately 2-metres clearance from the roof removing the relevant lower branches back to suitable pruning points.
    Pending
  • P/TRD/2026/06135
    Clear fallen Oak (T12).
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership66.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2021-11-05
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,444
Population Density-
Owner Occupied94%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 53%65+ 32%
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Schools Nearby

  • Verwood Church of England First School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Emmanuel Church of England Middle School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Hillside Community First School
    1.0 mi
    Good
  • Trinity Church of England First School
    1.1 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

4 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • Amalfi Margards Lane
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    £565k
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  • Amalfi Margards Lane
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    £500k
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  • Grasshopper Cottage Margards Lane
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    £430k
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  • Verwood Farm Cottage Margards Lane
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    £357k
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