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29 Wells Crescent, Marconi Plaza, Chelmsford, CM1 1GN

UPRN:10013263499Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 1996-2002
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (76)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:06:51.243166+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-10T16:57:37.304355+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)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 3d 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· 6mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-16T23:58:17.460870+00:00)
29 Wells Crescent, Marconi Plaza, Chelmsford, CM1 1GN

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£302,000
£272k - £332kMedium
Estimate
£302k
Range
£272k – £332k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,750
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,750
Yield
6.95%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

29 Wells Crescent earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 66/100. Investment score 63/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (88/100). 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
66/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
63/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
77/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
88/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 37Bike 72
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£302,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,750
Gross Yield6.95%
1y Growth+27.8%
3y Growth+0.4%
5y Growth+1.1%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£245,000 (2023-08-09)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0CM1 1GN
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/05704/CAT
    T1 Malus - Fell. Reason: Overhanging the road and growing against the building. Caused damage to the drains and is inappropriate for its location. T2 - Prunus -Crown reduction by 2.5 metres. Reason: Blocking one of the car park spaces and overhanging the parked cars.
    Pending
  • 85/0917/S73
    Variation of condition 20 to approved planning application 85/0917 (Retail shopping centre, public house, restaurant, flat, wine bar, cinemas and small office suite with servicing and car parking and access thereto Class E(d) use to enable occupation as a gym.
    Pending
  • 26/05212/TPO
    T2 - Purple Leaved Plum - Crown reduction of 5m - Reason: Significantly overgrown, impending the walkway and road.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership50.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining134 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2023-08-09
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,791
Population Density6,605 /km²
Owner Occupied32%
Age Distribution
0-15 12%16-64 82%65+ 6%
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Schools Nearby

  • King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Maltese Road Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Chelmsford County High School for Girls
    0.5 mi
    Outstanding
  • The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
    0.5 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

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

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