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5 Wain Close, Potters Bar, EN6 1NF

UPRN:100080970693Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band GEPC: C (73)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:37:47.705580+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 refresh
5 Wain Close, Potters Bar, EN6 1NF

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,003,000
£952k - £1.05MHigh
Estimate
£1.00M
Range
£952k – £1.05M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£3,600
£3k - £4k
Monthly
£3,600
Yield
4.31%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

5 Wain Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 69/100. Investment score 64/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (25/100). 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
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HP Score
69/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
64/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
17/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
25/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 11Bike 24
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,003,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£3,600
Gross Yield4.31%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.0%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£523,500 (2013-07-03)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0EN6 1NF
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/1494/CLP
    Demolition of existing garage and temporary shed to facilitate construction of single storey side extension, conversion of loft to habitable space to include hip to gable roof alterations, rear dormer and 4x front rooflights. Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed).
    Pending
  • 26/1496/HSE
    Construction of part first floor, part two storey front extension, part single, part two storey rear extension, and single storey side extension; alterations to roof to facilitate habitable space at loft level, including raised height, side and rear dormers, insertion of 2x front and side rooflights and solar panels; alterations to fenestration, and extension to rear patio.
    Pending
  • 26/1488/PD42
    Single storey rear extension. Depth: 6m, Height: 3.1m, Eaves: 2.75m.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership71%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2013-07-03
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£37,805
Population Density732 /km²
Owner Occupied81%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 59%65+ 23%
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Schools Nearby

  • Lochinver House School
    0.2 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Gracewood Academy
    0.4 mi

    Inspected as Mount Grace School (URN 137224) on 2 Nov 2022

  • Little Heath Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Stormont School
    0.8 mi
    Inspected by ISI

5 of 8 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • 3 Wain Close
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    £970k
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  • 2 Wain Close
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    £793k
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  • 4 Wain Close
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    £975k
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  • 3 Wain Close
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    £743k
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