1 Hensman Close, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2XJ
UPRN:10023093702Detached House4 bedsBuilt -
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band GEPC: B (85)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-15T04:00:01.705358+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:36:41.239667+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
HP Score
67
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
19 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£743,000
£706k - £780kHigh
Estimate
£743k
Range
£706k – £780k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,400
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,400
Yield
3.88%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
1 Hensman Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 67/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is limited (42/100). 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
67
HP Score
67/ 100
Mixed
60
Investment Score
60/ 100
Moderate
36
Crime Score
36/ 100
Elevated
42
Walkability
42/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 9Bike 56
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£743,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,400
Gross Yield3.88%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-2.5%
5y Growth-0.1%
10y Growth+2.2%
Last Sold Price£665,000 (2020-09-10)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningModerate
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0CM23 2XJ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending3/26/1538/HHConstruction of a single-storey rear infill extension with formation of a first-floor roof terrace and associated access
- Pending3/26/1530/CLPOCertificate of lawfulness for demolition of existing conservatory and replacement with single storey rear extension
- Pending3/26/1482/HHConversion of part of garage into utilities, alterations to external finish materials and fenestration
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership52.5%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2020-09-10
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
4 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£44,154
Population Density3,454 /km²
Owner Occupied77%
Age Distribution
0-15 24%16-64 64%65+ 12%
Schools Nearby
- Avanti Brook Primary School0.2 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
- Northgate Primary School0.6 miGood
- Hillmead Primary School0.7 miGood
- Inspected by ISIBishop's Stortford College0.7 mi
6 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 1 Hensman Close-£665k-
- 3 Hensman Close-£300k-
- 4 Hensman Close-£405k-
- 2 Hensman Close-£495k-