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8 Little Orchards, Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7EP

UPRN:10007356254Detached House2 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: D (56)
Data freshness:Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-10T15:17:51.164297+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
8 Little Orchards, Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7EP

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£309,000
£294k - £325kHigh
Estimate
£309k
Range
£294k – £325k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,050
£900 - £1k
Monthly
£1,050
Yield
4.08%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

8 Little Orchards earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 74/100. Investment score 63/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (49/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
74/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
63/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
13/ 100
Low
Walkability
49/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 12Bike 59
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£309,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,050
Gross Yield4.08%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.4%
5y Growth+1.1%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£326,000 (2020-07-30)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
1CM1 7EP
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/05248/TPO
    T42 - Cedar of Lebanon - Upper crown reduction of 2.5m in height and spread. Lower crown reduction of 5m. Reduce the lowest eastern limb by up to 4m in length - Reason: Remedial crown reduction an internal decay assessment
    Pending
  • 26/01443/FUL
    Proposed single-storey rear extension, alterations to the existing garage roof to form a pitched roof, extension of the existing rear roof to create a covered canopy, and alterations to the front bay window, including roof modifications and boxing in beneath the window.
    Pending
  • 26/00035/HHPA
    The construction of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by a maximum depth of 5.8m, for which the maximum height would be 3.5m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.7m.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership50.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining128 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2020-07-30
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,791
Population Density-
Owner Occupied89%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 56%65+ 27%
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Schools Nearby

  • St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Broomfield Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • The Bridge Columbus
    0.6 mi

    Inspected as Lift Columbus (URN 138122) on 20 May 2025

  • St Pius X Catholic Primary School
    0.7 mi

    Inspected as St Pius X Catholic Primary School (URN 115192) on 11 Oct 2016

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

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