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Orchid, 6 Frane Lea Park, Melksham, SN12 7EL

UPRN:100121109532Semi-Detached Bungalow1 bedsBuilt 1983-1990
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: E (52)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-01T04:00:02.547829+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:37:27.202547+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-10T16:47:55.176451+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 refresh
Orchid, 6 Frane Lea Park, Melksham, SN12 7EL

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£232,000
£220k - £243kHigh
Estimate
£232k
Range
£220k – £243k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£900
£850 - £1k
Monthly
£900
Yield
4.66%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Orchid earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 72/100. Investment score 55/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (51/100). 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
72/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
55/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
14/ 100
Low
Walkability
51/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 23Bike 58
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£232,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£900
Gross Yield4.66%
1y Growth+26.8%
3y Growth-1.8%
5y Growth+1.5%
10y Growth+3.7%
Last Sold Price£215,000 (2022-03-18)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0SN12 7EL
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • PL/2026/06351
    T1 - Crown reduce Hazel tree by up to 3m. T2 - Section fell Ash tree due to being self seeded and growing through Elder tree. T3 - Reduce Elder tree by up to 1m.
    Pending
  • PL/2026/05643
    Proposed construction of a new porch.
    Pending
  • PL/2026/05720
    Lawful Development: The removal of a 1990s conservatory and the construction of a single storey rear extension.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership65%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2022-03-18
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,873
Population Density3,544 /km²
Owner Occupied75%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 62%65+ 21%
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Schools Nearby

  • River Mead School
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • The Manor CofE VC Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Melksham House School
    0.8 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

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

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Comparables

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  • 6 Frane Lea Park
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    £235k
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  • 7 Frane Lea Park
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    £260k
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  • 4 Frane Lea Park
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    £205k
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  • 6 Frane Lea Park
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    £215k
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