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34 Dorset Gardens, Rochford, SS4 3AH

UPRN:100090589265Semi-Detached Bungalow2 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (69)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-19T13:52:17.943725+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:55:18.179311+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T15:45:55.998989+00:00)EPC· 5mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T12:34:49.623811+00:00)
34 Dorset Gardens, Rochford, SS4 3AH

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
£380,000
£361k - £399kHigh
Estimate
£380k
Range
£361k – £399k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,500
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,500
Yield
4.74%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

34 Dorset Gardens earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 70/100. Investment score 56/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (41/100). 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
70/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
56/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
9/ 100
Low
Walkability
41/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 12Bike 40
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£380,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,500
Gross Yield4.74%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.1%
5y Growth+1.7%
10y Growth+3.4%
Last Sold Price£104,000 (2001-09-07)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0SS4 3AH
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/00769/TPO
    Oak tree T1Reduce overall height by approximately 2?3 metres (6.5?10 feet) to increase light to own property and neighbouring properties.Reduce the lateral spread by approximately 2 metres, where suitable, to increase light to own and neighbouring properties.Retain the natural rounded shape of the oak.Selectively thin the crown where this will improve light penetration.Remove or shorten appropriate branches overhanging the public footpath and neighbouring properties.
    Pending
  • 26/00773/TPO
    Tree T9 - Oak treeTPO/00042/10This tree was last cut on 31 October 2023 under consent given to the previous property owner. The work was carried out by Essex Tree Services Ltd.Since that time the tree has grown substantially and we would like to reduce to the previous reduction points and thin the crown to allow more light into the garden.
    Pending
  • 26/00742/FUL
    Proposed hip to gable roof extension with loft conversion, rear dormer and 2x rooflights to front
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership76.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2001-09-07
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£38,107
Population Density2,073 /km²
Owner Occupied79%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 57%65+ 28%

Schools Nearby

  • The King Edmund School
    0.6 mi
    Good
  • Holt Farm Infant School
    0.7 mi
    Good
  • Holt Farm Junior School
    0.7 mi
    Good
  • St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
    0.9 mi
    Good

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

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