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5 Moorlands Close, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6FF

UPRN:10033035272Purpose Built Flat1 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (78)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:53:18.670160+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
5 Moorlands Close, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6FF

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£211,000
£200k - £221kHigh
Estimate
£211k
Range
£200k – £221k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,100
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,100
Yield
6.26%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

5 Moorlands Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 72/100. Investment score 65/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (44/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
72/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
65/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
25/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
44/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 2Bike 52
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£211,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,100
Gross Yield6.26%
1y Growth+3.3%
3y Growth-3.5%
5y Growth-0.5%
10y Growth+2.1%
Last Sold Price£209,000 (2023-04-19)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0SG8 6FF
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/1252/TTCA
    Plum tree x 2 - Remove Plum tree 1 has snapped during the storm and is now laying on the clients roof, this will need full removal and Removal of a second plum tree which will be unsafe as it has grown at a 50-60 degree angle away from the main one. Once we remove the first one this will then become unsafe.
    Pending
  • 26/1222/TTCA
    T1 - T6 Lawson Cypress - Fell to ground level
    Pending
  • 26/1186/TTCA
    G1 Leyland cypress hedge - Reduce height by 7 metres leving 15 metres from ground level, Prune lateral growth on 19A side only by up to 1.5 metres whilst retaining live growth to reduce wind sail and potential failue
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership52.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining107 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2023-04-19
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£42,690
Population Density1,500 /km²
Owner Occupied78%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 55%65+ 30%
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Schools Nearby

  • Melbourn Village College
    0.1 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Melbourn Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Meldreth Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Aurora Meldreth Manor School
    0.9 mi
    Requires improvement

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

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Comparables

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  • 3 Moorlands Close
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    £172k
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  • 5 Moorlands Close
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    £209k
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  • 4 Moorlands Close
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    £263k
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  • 3 Moorlands Close
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    £206k
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