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7A Townsend, Soham, Ely, CB7 5DB

UPRN:100090056115Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1996-2002
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (73)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-10T15:37:40.538621+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
7A Townsend, Soham, Ely, CB7 5DB

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£376,000
£357k - £395kHigh
Estimate
£376k
Range
£357k – £395k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,500
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,500
Yield
4.79%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

7A Townsend earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 67/100. Investment score 65/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (38/100). 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
67/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
65/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
20/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
38/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 37Bike 40
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£376,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,500
Gross Yield4.79%
1y Growth+16.7%
3y Growth-2.1%
5y Growth+0.4%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price£330,000 (2025-03-27)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
2CB7 5DB
Approval Rate
0%12mo
Development
low
  • 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
  • 23/00146/DISF
    To discharge Condition 8 Part 1 (Ecological Management Report) of decision 23/00146/RMM dated 20 November 2023 for Residential development for 166 dwellings and identification of 9 self build plots, open space and associated infrastructure for previously approved 19/00717/OUM for proposed erection of up to 175 dwellings and associated infrastructure with access from Broad Piece
    Rejected
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership82.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2025-03-27
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£34,311
Population Density53 /km²
Owner Occupied65%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 62%65+ 18%
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Schools Nearby

  • The Shade Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • The Weatheralls Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Requires improvement
  • Soham Village College
    1.0 mi
    OutstandingImproving
  • St Andrew's CofE Primary School
    1.1 mi
    Good

6 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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