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4 Melville Drive, Wickford, SS12 9FE

UPRN:100090288062Terrace Property2 bedsBuilt 1991-1995
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (74)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-20T04:00:03.031754+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:55:08.630689+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-10T15:41:16.644325+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T09:26:07.392161+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
4 Melville Drive, Wickford, SS12 9FE

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£314,000
£298k - £330kHigh
Estimate
£314k
Range
£298k – £330k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£950
£850 - £1k
Monthly
£950
Yield
3.63%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

4 Melville Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 52/100. Investment score 50/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is limited (35/100). 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 NationsMarket 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
52/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
50/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
76/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
35/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 8Bike 38
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£314,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£950
Gross Yield3.63%
1y Growth+3.8%
3y Growth+0.9%
5y Growth+2.1%
10y Growth+3.0%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0SS12 9FE
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01203/FULL
    Erection of detached garage to front of property (resubmission following expiry of planning approval 22/01354/FULL).
    Pending
  • 26/01124/FULL
    Change of use of land to Gypsy/Traveller site comprising of 2 pitches with the siting of 1 Mobile Home and 1 Touring Caravan per pitch (retrospective).
    Pending
  • 26/01091/COND
    Application for approval of details reserved by Condition 4 (Land Contamination (Site Characterisation), condition 5 (Land Contamination (Site Investigation), Condition 6 (Land Contamination (Submission of Remediation Scheme)), condition 7 (Land Contamination (Closure Report), condition 8 Surface Water Drainage Scheme, condition 12 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy), condition 13 (Wildlife Sensitive Lighting Design Scheme), condition 14 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan -HMMP), condition 15 (construction management plan), condition 17 (Landscape design)and condition 21 (Swift Boxes) of consent reference 25/00344/FULL.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership63.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£34,133
Population Density-
Owner Occupied75%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 67%65+ 12%
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Schools Nearby

  • Oakfield Primary School
    0.2 mi
    GoodConcerns
  • Abacus Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Good
  • Castledon School
    0.6 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • North Crescent Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Good

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

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Comparables

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  • 12 Melville Drive
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  • 12 Melville Drive
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