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489 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9RQ

UPRN:100090708167Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (64)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-19T13:52:17.943725+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T06:16:55.361502+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:55:05.373683+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+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 refresh
489 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9RQ

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
6 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£202,000
£182k - £223kMedium
Estimate
£202k
Range
£182k – £223k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,150
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,150
Yield
6.83%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

489 Fairfax Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 79/100. Investment score 58/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is good (76/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. 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
79/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
58/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
6/ 100
Low
Walkability
76/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 20Bike 51
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£202,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,150
Gross Yield6.83%
1y Growth+12.4%
3y Growth+2.8%
5y Growth+2.2%
10y Growth+4.1%
Last Sold Price£125,000 (2025-11-21)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0SS0 9RQ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01417/FUL
    Temporary change of use of land for the storage of motor vehicles (Class B8) for a period of three years
    Pending
  • 26/01416/AD
    Application for approval of details pursuant to condition 07 (renewable energy) of planning permission 26/00309/FUL dated 08/05/2026
    Pending
  • 26/01412/CLP
    Install temporary locatable double classbase in playground (certificate of lawful development - proposed)
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership59.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining152 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2025-11-21
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,594
Population Density12,779 /km²
Owner Occupied63%
Age Distribution
0-15 23%16-64 67%65+ 10%
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Schools Nearby

  • Chase High School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Lancaster School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • St Thomas More High School
    0.5 mi
    Good

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

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