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159 Valley Drive, Kendal, LA9 7SF

UPRN:100110344952Detached PropertyBeds -Built 1996-2002
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: D (67)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:02:36.168429+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T16:26:53.883889+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T09:37:47.571616+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 (2026-10-11T18:21:59.711282+00:00)
159 Valley Drive, Kendal, LA9 7SF

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£373,000
£354k - £392kHigh
Estimate
£373k
Range
£354k – £392k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,150
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,150
Yield
3.70%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

159 Valley Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 55/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (49/100). 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
55/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
4/ 100
Low
Walkability
49/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 45Bike 34
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£373,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,150
Gross Yield3.70%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.3%
5y Growth+2.6%
10y Growth+3.8%
Last Sold Price£89,950 (1996-09-23)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0LA9 7SF
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 2026/2072/HOU
    Two storey side extension, single storey front porch and detached garage
    Pending
  • 2026/1980/FPA
    Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans), 3 (materials) and 4 (swift bricks) attached to planning permission 2024/2376/FPA (Alterations to existing dwelling including new first floor side extension to replace existing conservatory. Proposed front porch. Erection of steel framed car port. Change of roofing material. Change of cladding material to some of the external walls)
    Pending
  • 2026/1970/HOU
    Retrospective erection of a 2m high timber panel fence
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership67.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change1996-09-23
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,988
Population Density2,120 /km²
Owner Occupied88%
Age Distribution
0-15 11%16-64 53%65+ 36%
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Schools Nearby

  • Heron Hill Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Kirkbie Kendal School
    0.6 mi
    GoodConcerns
  • Kendal College
    0.8 mi
    -
  • Castle Park School
    0.8 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

1 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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