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Pekin Cottage, Duck Street, Wendens Ambo, Saffron Walden, CB11 4JU

UPRN:10023913022Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
FreeholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: C (77)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-04T04:00:03.549151+00:00)Planning· 1mo agoPlanning: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-09T06:49:03.553141+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· 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
Pekin Cottage, Duck Street, Wendens Ambo, Saffron Walden, CB11 4JU

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£593,000
£563k - £623kHigh
Estimate
£593k
Range
£563k – £623k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,000
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,000
Yield
4.05%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Pekin Cottage earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 69/100. Investment score 66/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (23/100). 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 Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
69/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
66/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
11/ 100
Low
Walkability
23/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 4Bike 33
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£593,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,000
Gross Yield4.05%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.7%
5y Growth+0.2%
10y Growth+2.0%
Last Sold Price£353,000 (2012-12-19)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
6CB11 4JU
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • UTT/26/2686/FUL
    Erection of 1 no. self-build dwelling with associated parking
    Pending
  • UTT/26/2672/DOC
    Application to discharge condition 6 (lighting), condition 8 (bio enhancement) and condition 13 (landscaping) attached to UTT/26/0230/FUL
    Pending
  • UTT/26/2673/OP
    Outline planning application with all matters reserved for the erection of 2 no. 1.5 storey dwellings (including 1 no. self-build) together with associated access, parking, landscaping and ancillary works
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership69.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2012-12-19
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£41,006
Population Density-
Owner Occupied73%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 60%65+ 22%

Schools Nearby

  • Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport
    1.2 mi
    GoodConcerns
  • Newport Primary School
    1.6 mi
    Good
  • Saffron Walden County High School
    1.8 mi
    Outstanding
  • Katherine Semar Junior School
    2.2 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

2 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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