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16 Leat Close, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9LZ

UPRN:100080744779Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 1983-1990
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (75)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T05:47:09.047589+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:12:18.837813+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
16 Leat Close, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9LZ

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
5 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£285,000
£271k - £300kHigh
Estimate
£285k
Range
£271k – £300k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,450
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,450
Yield
6.11%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

16 Leat Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 77/100. Investment score 67/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (55/100). 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 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
77/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
67/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
16/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
55/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 12Bike 46
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£285,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,450
Gross Yield6.11%
1y Growth+101.1%
3y Growth-2.6%
5y Growth+2.0%
10y Growth+2.6%
Last Sold Price£255,000 (2017-12-01)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CM21 9LZ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 3/26/1527/FUL
    Demolition of existing rear outbuilding and erection of a replacement outbuilding within an existing commercial premises (Class E)
    Pending
  • 3/26/1488/HH
    Hip to gable roof with rear dormer to garage
    Pending
  • EPF/1934/26
    Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 Tree Protection Plan/Arboricultural Method Statement, 5 Contaminated Land, 6 Construction Method Statement, 7 Surface Water Drainage, 8 Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy, 9 Parking and BNG Requirement of EPF/0450/24 (Outline planning application with all matters reserved except for access for the erection of 9 dwellings and associated parking and landscaping (Allocated Site - Ref: LSHR.R1)).
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership64.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining140 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2017-12-01
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£44,154
Population Density2,592 /km²
Owner Occupied67%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 62%65+ 20%

Schools Nearby

  • Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School
    0.1 mi
    Outstanding
  • Reedings Junior School
    0.1 mi
    GoodImproving
  • Mandeville Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Leventhorpe
    0.4 mi
    Good

3 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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