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Busby Cottage, Wantage Road, Harwell, Didcot, OX11 0LD

UPRN:100120933992Detached House4 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (78)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-19T13:52:17.943725+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T07:25:21.753114+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:03:11.921070+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 3mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-07T11:05:19.087279+00:00)
Busby Cottage, Wantage Road, Harwell, Didcot, OX11 0LD

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£681,000
£647k - £715kHigh
Estimate
£681k
Range
£647k – £715k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,750
£3k - £3k
Monthly
£2,750
Yield
4.85%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Busby Cottage earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 65/100. Investment score 56/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (17/100). 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
65/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
56/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
20/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
17/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 5Bike 22
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£681,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,750
Gross Yield4.85%
1y Growth+31.4%
3y Growth+0.5%
5y Growth+1.9%
10y Growth+2.0%
Last Sold Price£350,000 (2023-11-30)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0OX11 0LD
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • P26/V4923/FUL
    Partial demolition of existing garage and erection of a new two bed dwelling
    Pending
  • P26/V4508/TCA
    T1 Copper Beech Crown reduction ~2m Tree height 20m, to be reduced to 18m Tree is encroaching on neighbour's property and blocking light. Neighbours have become concerned about the height of the tree.
    Approved
  • P26/V4383/LB
    Installation of internal ventilation pipe and flat tile vent through garage roof for extraction from kitchen. Installation of woodburning stove to ground floor and replacement of fire surround with associated works. Repair works to external parts of chimneys. Lead flashing to be fitted to gable end dormer and associated remedial works.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership71.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2023-11-30
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£38,859
Population Density452 /km²
Owner Occupied68%
Age Distribution
0-15 26%16-64 63%65+ 11%
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Schools Nearby

  • Harwell Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • UTC Oxfordshire
    1.1 mi
    Good
  • Aureus School
    1.1 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Didcot Primary Academy
    1.3 mi
    -

6 of 14 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • Busby Cottage Wantage Road
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    £350k
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  • Chequers Bungalow Wantage Road
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    £225k
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