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8 Bishops Gate, William Hunter Way, Brentwood, CM14 4EP

UPRN:10013534855Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (79)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:14:51.857127+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T17:17:55.018771+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· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
8 Bishops Gate, William Hunter Way, Brentwood, CM14 4EP

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£264,000
£251k - £278kHigh
Estimate
£264k
Range
£251k – £278k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,350
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,350
Yield
6.14%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

8 Bishops Gate earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 61/100. Investment score 64/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (92/100). 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
61/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
64/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
92/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 20Bike 67
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£264,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,350
Gross Yield6.14%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+2.0%
5y Growth+1.2%
10y Growth+1.7%
Last Sold Price£272,500 (2017-05-26)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0CM14 4EP
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01194/S192
    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use or development for demolish 1x chimney stack, hip to gable loft conversion with rear loft dormer with a rendered finish. Addition of Juilet balcony, 3x front roof lights and alteration to fenestrations.
    Pending
  • 26/01144/FUL
    Demolition of existing enclosed refuse storage structure and construction of a part three/part four-storey building to the rear of 37 High Street, comprising a ground-floor commercial unit with integrated bin and cycle storage and five residential dwellings above.
    Pending
  • 26/01205/S192
    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use or development for the replacament of external cladding
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership49.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining103 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2017-05-26
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£39,864
Population Density4,067 /km²
Owner Occupied61%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 64%65+ 19%
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Schools Nearby

  • Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Grove House School
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Becket Keys Church of England Free School
    0.5 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood
    0.5 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

4 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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