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28A Russet Way, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6HE

UPRN:100090170568End Terrace House1 bedsBuilt 1976-1982
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: E (44)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-04T04:00:03.549151+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:47:23.451678+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T16:43:12.875268+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
28A Russet Way, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6HE

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£228,000
£217k - £239kHigh
Estimate
£228k
Range
£217k – £239k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£850
£800 - £900
Monthly
£850
Yield
4.47%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

28A Russet Way earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 72/100. Investment score 58/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (42/100). 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
72/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
58/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
10/ 100
Low
Walkability
42/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 48Bike 49
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£228,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£850
Gross Yield4.47%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-3.5%
5y Growth-0.5%
10y Growth+2.1%
Last Sold Price£43,000 (1999-01-08)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0SG8 6HE
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/1252/TTCA
    Plum tree x 2 - Remove Plum tree 1 has snapped during the storm and is now laying on the clients roof, this will need full removal and Removal of a second plum tree which will be unsafe as it has grown at a 50-60 degree angle away from the main one. Once we remove the first one this will then become unsafe.
    Pending
  • 26/1222/TTCA
    T1 - T6 Lawson Cypress - Fell to ground level
    Pending
  • 26/1186/TTCA
    G1 Leyland cypress hedge - Reduce height by 7 metres leving 15 metres from ground level, Prune lateral growth on 19A side only by up to 1.5 metres whilst retaining live growth to reduce wind sail and potential failue
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership52.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change1999-01-08
  • 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£42,690
Population Density3,640 /km²
Owner Occupied57%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 59%65+ 21%
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Schools Nearby

  • Melbourn Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Melbourn Village College
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Meldreth Primary School
    0.9 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Aurora Meldreth Manor School
    1.2 mi
    Requires improvement

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

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Comparables

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