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71 Coopers Yard, Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1AR

UPRN:10023317940Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 2007 onwards
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (73)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:19:47.039157+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T17:10:19.252394+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)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+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· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-15T10:51:05.075601+00:00)
71 Coopers Yard, Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1AR

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£292,000
£277k - £307kHigh
Estimate
£292k
Range
£277k – £307k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,750
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,750
Yield
7.19%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

71 Coopers Yard earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 62/100. Investment score 63/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (97/100). 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 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
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HP Score
62/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
63/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
97/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 17Bike 56
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£292,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,750
Gross Yield7.19%
1y Growth-29.1%
3y Growth+1.2%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+2.6%
Last Sold Price£160,000 (2017-08-09)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0SG5 1AR
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/02656/LBC
    Installation of a combined defibrillator and bleed kit cabinet to side elevation
    Pending
  • 26/02746/FP
    Conversion of redundant garage/workshop to form one 1-bedroom dwelling to include alterations to fenestration, insertion of dormer window and rooflight, external render, landscaping, parking and cycle storage area following demolition of existing three garages.
    Pending
  • 26/02740/FPH
    Part first floor and part two storey front extension.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership64.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining81 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2017-08-09
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£42,703
Population Density3,019 /km²
Owner Occupied57%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 62%65+ 24%
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Schools Nearby

  • Samuel Lucas Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Outstanding
  • Hitchin Boys' School
    0.3 mi
    Report card2025

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
    0.4 mi

    Inspected as Wilshere-Dacre Junior School (URN 117116) on 3 Oct 2012

  • Highbury Infant School and Nursery
    0.4 mi
    Good

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

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