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31 Chestnut Drive, Soham, Ely, CB7 5FW

UPRN:100090042865Purpose Built Flat1 bedsBuilt 1983-1990
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: B (82)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:25:29.836631+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-10T15:36:31.541402+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)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T16:32:01.722623+00:00)
31 Chestnut Drive, Soham, Ely, CB7 5FW

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£115,000
£109k - £121kHigh
Estimate
£115k
Range
£109k – £121k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£600
£600 - £650
Monthly
£600
Yield
6.26%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

31 Chestnut Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 69/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (53/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
69/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
10/ 100
Low
Walkability
53/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 2Bike 45
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£115,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£600
Gross Yield6.26%
1y Growth-1.3%
3y Growth-2.1%
5y Growth+0.4%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price£103,000 (2015-10-02)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0CB7 5FW
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01113/FUL
    Replacement of existing flat roof areas and rooflights. Infilling of Clerestory windows to flat roof
    Pending
  • 26/01088/FUL
    Change of use of part first floor from office to education use
    Pending
  • 26/01087/VAR
    To vary Condition 1 (approved plans) of previously approved 21/01245/FUL for Residential development of four 4no bedroom houses, garaging, access and associated site works (phased development)
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership82.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2015-10-02
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£34,311
Population Density3,339 /km²
Owner Occupied67%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 63%65+ 19%
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Schools Nearby

  • The Weatheralls Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Requires improvement
  • The Shade Primary School
    0.8 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Soham Village College
    0.8 mi
    OutstandingImproving
  • St Andrew's CofE Primary School
    0.9 mi
    Good

6 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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