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The Old Water Tower, Mangrove Road, Cockernhoe, Luton, LU2 8QD

UPRN:10023329216-Beds -Built -
Tenure: -Council Tax: Band EEPC: -
Data freshness:Listing· 1mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T04:00:03.274542+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-06T17:29:41.550274+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)
The Old Water Tower, Mangrove Road, Cockernhoe, Luton, LU2 8QD

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
15 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£576,000
£461k - £691kLow
Estimate
£576k
Range
£461k – £691k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
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Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

The Old Water Tower earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 63/100. Investment score 56/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (15/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsMarket estimates (third-party AVM)Defra 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 Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
63/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
56/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
21/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
15/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 5Bike 42
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£576,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)-
Gross Yield-
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.6%
5y Growth+3.4%
10y Growth+3.5%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseBelow 40 dB
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1LU2 8QD
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01058/FULHH
    Erection of single storey front and single and two storey side and rear extensions.
    Pending
  • 26/01019/FULHH
    Erection of a single storey rear extension after demolition of the existing conservatory
    Pending
  • 26/00974/AMEND
    Erection of 60 dwellings (9 two-bed maisonettes, 4 two-beds, 16 three-beds, 29 four-beds and 2 five-beds) with associated car parking and vehicle access from Hayling Drive with relocation of public open space to adjacent former school playing fields (planning permission already granted for new public open space on the adjacent former school playing fields). Non-Material amendment of planning permission 19/01233/FUL dated 9th September 2022 (Adjustment of the wording of the Planning Condition Nos 20, 25 & 29)
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership65.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease Type-
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£42,703
Population Density63 /km²
Owner Occupied61%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 61%65+ 19%
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Schools Nearby

  • Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Putteridge High School
    0.6 mi

    Inspected as Putteridge High School (URN 109685) on 7 Feb 2013

  • Putteridge Primary School
    0.7 mi
    Good
  • Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre
    0.7 mi
    Outstanding

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

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Comparables

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