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72 Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

UPRN:100090489459Detached House5 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band GEPC: C (76)
Data freshness:Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T16:45:04.653524+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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
72 Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RD

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,756,000
£1.58M - £1.93MMedium
Estimate
£1.76M
Range
£1.58M – £1.93M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£7,100
£6k - £8k
Monthly
£7,100
Yield
4.85%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

72 Bracken Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 66/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (50/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
66/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
10/ 100
Low
Walkability
50/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 12Bike 35
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,756,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£7,100
Gross Yield4.85%
1y Growth+3.9%
3y Growth+0.0%
5y Growth+1.0%
10y Growth+2.4%
Last Sold Price£1,650,000 (2025-07-29)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
8IG7 5RD
Approval Rate
75%12mo
Development
low
  • EPF/2066/26
    Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 19 Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan and BNG of EPF/2578/25 (Erection of one-storey upward extensions to both residential blocks to provide 5no. 2 bed units and part-retrospective permission for associated parking).
    Pending
  • EPF/2018/26
    TPO/EPF/09/11 (Ref: T2) T1: Oak - Remove damaged/diseased stem back to main trunk, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
    Pending
  • EPF/2013/26
    TPO/EPF/10/74 (Ref: A1) T1: Oak - Fell and replace, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership63.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2025-07-29
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£38,171
Population Density3,363 /km²
Owner Occupied81%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 63%65+ 18%
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Schools Nearby

  • St John's RC School (Essex)
    0.5 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Limes Farm Junior School
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Fairlop Primary School
    0.6 mi
    -

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

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Comparables

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  • 88 Bracken Drive
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    £1.70M
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  • 72 Bracken Drive
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    £1.65M
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  • 62 Bracken Drive
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    £1.02M
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  • 90 Bracken Drive
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    £2.08M
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