Skip to property details

47 Elgar Drive, Witham, CM8 1NG

UPRN:10006923202Detached House5 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band FEPC: B (85)
Data freshness:Listing· 1mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-01T04:00:03.926134+00:00)Planning· 3y agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 3y ago (2023-11-29)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-10T15:02:04.389415+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 6mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-17T01:47:04.353750+00:00)
47 Elgar Drive, Witham, CM8 1NG

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£679,000
£645k - £713kHigh
Estimate
£679k
Range
£645k – £713k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,400
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,400
Yield
4.24%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

47 Elgar Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 62/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (46/100). 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
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
62/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
6/ 100
Low
Walkability
46/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 17Bike 58
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£679,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,400
Gross Yield4.24%
1y Growth+18.1%
3y Growth-0.4%
5y Growth+1.7%
10y Growth+3.2%
Last Sold Price£350,000 (2014-04-29)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CM8 1NG
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 23/02833/HHPA
    Erection of single storey rear extension. Extension will extend beyond rear wall of the original house by 4.7m, with a maximum height of 3.62m and 2.57m to the eaves of the extension.
    Pending
  • 23/02816/TPOCON
    Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area:T1 and T2 Ash - Remove
    Pending
  • 23/02770/PLD
    Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development - Proposed loft conversion
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership61.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2014-04-29
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£34,546
Population Density6,616 /km²
Owner Occupied69%
Age Distribution
0-15 26%16-64 69%65+ 5%

Schools Nearby

  • Holy Family Catholic Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Howbridge Infant School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Howbridge Church of England Junior School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Chipping Hill Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

3 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

View All
  • 61 Elgar Drive
    -
    £350k
    -
  • 77 Elgar Drive
    -
    £296k
    -
  • 71 Elgar Drive
    -
    £373k
    -
  • 55 Elgar Drive
    -
    £360k
    -