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2 Dolphin Lane, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6AF

UPRN:100090167372Detached HouseBeds -Built -
Tenure: -Council Tax: Band EEPC: B (82)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:41:40.992632+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-10T15:39:26.444416+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 4d 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 (2026-10-15T11:25:36.867538+00:00)
2 Dolphin Lane, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6AF

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,143,000
£915k - £1.37MLow
Estimate
£1.14M
Range
£915k – £1.37M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£3,700
£3k - £4k
Monthly
£3,700
Yield
3.88%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

2 Dolphin Lane earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 70/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (58/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. 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)Defra 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
HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
70/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
27/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
58/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 44Bike 48
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,143,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£3,700
Gross Yield3.88%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-3.5%
5y Growth-0.5%
10y Growth+2.1%
Last Sold Price-

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0SG8 6AF
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/04154/FUL
    Erection of 5 no. dwellings to the rear and associated access from Orchard Road.
    Pending
  • 26/1297/TTCA
    T1 Robinia - Remove to ground level.
    Pending
  • 26/04119/HFUL
    Two storey front and side extensions and part single storey front extension.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership52.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease Type-
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£42,690
Population Density1,500 /km²
Owner Occupied78%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 55%65+ 30%

Schools Nearby

  • Melbourn Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Melbourn Village College
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Meldreth Primary School
    0.8 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Aurora Meldreth Manor School
    1.1 mi
    Requires improvement

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

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