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4 Sparrows Corner, Great Oakley, Harwich, CO12 5AA

UPRN:10007933681Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: E (51)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-24T04:00:02.713111+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:34:24.723199+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-10T15:19:28.570379+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T08:53:27.533633+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
4 Sparrows Corner, Great Oakley, Harwich, CO12 5AA

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£309,000
£293k - £324kHigh
Estimate
£309k
Range
£293k – £324k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,550
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,550
Yield
6.02%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

4 Sparrows Corner earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 62/100. Investment score 55/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (7/100). 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 NationsMarket 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
62/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
55/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
6/ 100
Low
Walkability
7/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 5Bike 26
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£309,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,550
Gross Yield6.02%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.9%
5y Growth+0.3%
10y Growth+4.2%
Last Sold Price£220,000 (2015-11-06)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CO12 5AA
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01151/FULHH
    Householder Planning Application - Creation of vehicular access to facilitate parking area to front of property (retention of).
    Approved
  • 26/00954/FUL
    Planning Application - Demolition of existing residential dwelling and erection of 8 bungalows with associated access, parking and amenity.
    Approved
  • 26/00856/S106
    Legal Agreement in relation to RAMS for application reference 24/00510/FUL.
    Approved

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership77.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2015-11-06
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,545
Population Density77 /km²
Owner Occupied88%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 57%65+ 28%

Schools Nearby

  • All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley
    0.8 mi
    Good
  • St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey
    1.7 mi

    Inspected as Two Village Church of England Primary School (URN 145856) on 18 Jul 2023

  • Wix and Wrabness Primary School
    2.5 mi
    Good
  • Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery
    2.6 mi
    Good

4 of 14 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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