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8 Discovery Drive, Swanley, BR8 8FH

UPRN:10013775484Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt -
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: B (84)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T07:59:18.371942+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:06:31.700077+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
8 Discovery Drive, Swanley, BR8 8FH

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£439,000
£417k - £461kHigh
Estimate
£439k
Range
£417k – £461k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,250
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,250
Yield
6.15%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

8 Discovery Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 85/100. Investment score 75/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is good (72/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
85/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
75/ 100
High
Crime Score
7/ 100
Low
Walkability
72/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 16Bike 64
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£439,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,250
Gross Yield6.15%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+2.2%
5y Growth+2.4%
10y Growth+3.5%
Last Sold Price£381,950 (2018-11-30)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0BR8 8FH
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/02439/FUL
    Erection of single storey side extension to form new storage area
    Pending
  • 26/02430/HOUSE
    Erection of two-storey side extension with roof light. Re-positioning of existing side porch to form new front porch. Associated alterations to fenestration.
    Pending
  • 26/02322/PAE
    Prior notification of a single storey rear extension which extends 4.50m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house with a maximum height of 3.20m and eaves height of 2.85m.
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership66.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2018-11-30
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£34,969
Population Density6,171 /km²
Owner Occupied90%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 62%65+ 19%
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Schools Nearby

  • High Firs Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Orchards Academy
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • SupaJam Education In Music and Media
    0.3 mi
    -
  • St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good

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

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