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56 High Street, Walkern, Stevenage, SG2 7PG

UPRN:100080746629Detached House4 bedsBuilt -
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band FEPC: -
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-23T04:00:02.869518+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-10T15:26:44.678174+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
56 High Street, Walkern, Stevenage, SG2 7PG

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,235,000
£1.17M - £1.30MHigh
Estimate
£1.24M
Range
£1.17M – £1.30M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£5,100
£5k - £6k
Monthly
£5,100
Yield
4.96%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

56 High Street earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 72/100. Investment score 58/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (40/100). 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 SourcesPortal 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
HP Score
72/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
58/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
10/ 100
Low
Walkability
40/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 3Bike 47
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,235,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£5,100
Gross Yield4.96%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.0%
5y Growth+2.5%
10y Growth+3.0%
Last Sold Price£395,200 (2002-05-15)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
5SG2 7PG
Approval Rate
25%12mo
Development
low
  • 3/26/1456/HH
    Construction of rear extension following demolition of rear outbuildings
    Pending
  • X/26/0392/CND
    Discharge of Condition 10 (Archaeology) attached to 3/25/0834/FUL
    Approved
  • 3/26/1042/HH
    Part single/part two storey rear extension, new door opening and front porch and alterations to fenestration
    Conditions

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership74.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2002-05-15
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£44,154
Population Density357 /km²
Owner Occupied70%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 64%65+ 17%

Schools Nearby

  • Walkern Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
    1.3 mi
    Good
  • Benington Church of England Primary School
    1.8 mi
    Good
  • Martins Wood Primary School
    1.9 mi
    Report card2025

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

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

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