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30 Meadowcroft Way, Orwell, Royston, SG8 5QU

UPRN:100090169374Semi-Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: D (68)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:53:18.670160+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d 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 (2026-10-15T11:20:22.014537+00:00)
30 Meadowcroft Way, Orwell, Royston, SG8 5QU

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£497,000
£472k - £522kHigh
Estimate
£497k
Range
£472k – £522k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,900
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,900
Yield
4.59%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

30 Meadowcroft Way earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 60/100. Investment score 51/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (13/100). 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
60/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
51/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
22/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
13/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 39Bike 35
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£497,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,900
Gross Yield4.59%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-3.5%
5y Growth-0.5%
10y Growth+2.1%
Last Sold Price£465,000 (2021-09-03)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0SG8 5QU
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/1306/TTCA
    T1 Lawson cypress - Tree is in decline, suspected honey fungus - Fell to ground level T2 Laurel - Fell to ground level to allow suitable ground and light space for a replacement broad leaf tree
    Pending
  • 26/04113/HFUL
    Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension, following demolition of existing rear garage. Extended dormer to front elevation.
    Pending
  • 26/1145/TTCA
    T1 Norway maple - Crown reduce by 3 metres (previous pruning points) leaving approximately 8 metres from ground level to allow more light into garden and liberate adjacent trees T2 Hazel - Reduce height by 4 metres leaving 3 metres from ground level to allow more light into heavily tree populated area.
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership52.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2021-09-03
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£42,690
Population Density-
Owner Occupied67%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 58%65+ 25%
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Schools Nearby

  • Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Barrington CofE VC Primary School
    2.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Aurora Meldreth Manor School
    2.4 mi
    Requires improvement
  • Meldreth Primary School
    2.7 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

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

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Comparables

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  • 30 Meadowcroft Way
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    £465k
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