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27 Derwent Court, Hobart Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2FN

UPRN:10013264159Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (79)
Data freshness:Listing· 6mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-04-27T01:39:58.512435+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T07:46:07.120674+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:07:56.562738+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-06T17:27:43.388770+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
27 Derwent Court, Hobart Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2FN

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£221,000
£210k - £232kHigh
Estimate
£221k
Range
£210k – £232k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,300
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,300
Yield
7.06%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

27 Derwent Court earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 71/100. Investment score 61/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (41/100). 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 NationsMarket 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
71/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
61/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
23/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
41/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 27Bike 47
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£221,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,300
Gross Yield7.06%
1y Growth-21.4%
3y Growth+0.4%
5y Growth+1.1%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£179,000 (2016-01-28)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0CM1 2FN
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/05212/TPO
    T2 - Purple Leaved Plum - Crown reduction of 5m - Reason: Significantly overgrown, impending the walkway and road.
    Pending
  • 23/00195/NMAT/2
    Non Material Amendment for planning permission - 23/00195/FUL- (AMENDED SCHEME: updated Transport Statement/Flood Risk Assessment/ changes to fenestration) Demolition of existing garaging and redevelopment to provide 6 new affordable homes with associated access improvements, parking, private amenity space and land) - To vary the wording of Condition 20
    Approved
  • 26/01341/ADV
    Proposed installation of illuminated and non-illuminated signage to existing building.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership50%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining130 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2016-01-28
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,791
Population Density-
Owner Occupied78%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 62%65+ 20%
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Schools Nearby

  • The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy
    0.2 mi
    -
  • Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • The Hawthorns School
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Parkwood Academy
    0.4 mi
    Requires improvementConcerns

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

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