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1 Kensington Way, Brentwood, CM14 4RL

UPRN:10014320342Detached House2 bedsBuilt -
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (72)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T08:11:53.695028+00:00)Planning· 1mo agoPlanning: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-02T06:42:38.406214+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· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
1 Kensington Way, Brentwood, CM14 4RL

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£741,000
£704k - £779kHigh
Estimate
£741k
Range
£704k – £779k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,650
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,650
Yield
4.29%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

1 Kensington Way earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 82/100. Investment score 74/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is good (70/100). 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
82/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
74/ 100
High
Crime Score
12/ 100
Low
Walkability
70/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 15Bike 62
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£741,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,650
Gross Yield4.29%
1y Growth+153.8%
3y Growth+2.0%
5y Growth+1.2%
10y Growth+1.7%
Last Sold Price£750,000 (2021-08-02)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1CM14 4RL
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 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
  • 26/01106/FUL
    Change of Use of Annex to a Separate Studio Dwelling
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership49.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2021-08-02
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£39,864
Population Density6,738 /km²
Owner Occupied68%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 65%65+ 14%

Schools Nearby

  • Grove House School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Becket Keys Church of England Free School
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • St Helen's Catholic Junior School
    0.3 mi
    Good

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

Comparables

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  • 1 Kensington Way
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    £750k
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  • 21 Kensington Way
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    £825k
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  • 28 Kensington Way
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    £325k
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  • 26 Kensington Way
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    £345k
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