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40 Ascot Drive, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1FZ

UPRN:10023322993Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (78)
Data freshness:Listing· 7mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 7mo ago (2026-04-13T04:17:34.029326+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T08:23:46.010840+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:51:02.310219+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· 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
40 Ascot Drive, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1FZ

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
£247,000
£234k - £259kHigh
Estimate
£247k
Range
£234k – £259k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,300
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,300
Yield
6.32%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

40 Ascot Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 78/100. Investment score 76/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (75/100). 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
78/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
76/ 100
High
Crime Score
32/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
75/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 31Bike 51
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£247,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,300
Gross Yield6.32%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+3.6%
5y Growth+3.9%
10y Growth+3.8%
Last Sold Price£172,000 (2015-04-24)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0SG6 1FZ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/02815/TCA
    T1: Beech - Reduce all around by 2-3m. T2: Sycamore - Reduce by 2-3m. T3: Maple - Reduce all around by 2-3m. T4: Silver Birch - Reduce all around by 2-3m.
    Pending
  • 26/02540/DOC
    Details reserved by Condition 5 (EEP - Ecological Enhancement Plan) of planning permission reference 26/00649/FP granted on 14.08.2026.
    Pending
  • 26/02753/TCA
    T1: Pear - Remove dead tree to ground level
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership30.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining106 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2015-04-24
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£42,703
Population Density-
Owner Occupied43%
Age Distribution
0-15 22%16-64 65%65+ 13%

Schools Nearby

  • Hillshott Infant School and Nursery
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Pixmore Junior School
    0.5 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Garden City Academy
    0.6 mi
    Good
  • Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy
    0.8 mi
    Good

2 of 7 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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