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15 Blacksmith Close, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 4GB

UPRN:10033101904Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1996-2002
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band FEPC: C (70)
Data freshness:Listing· 3mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-26T04:00:03.787951+00:00)Planning· 3mo agoPlanning: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-18T12:57:28.074922+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed today (2026-11-10T17:21:14.477512+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-11T14:46:27.919462+00:00)
15 Blacksmith Close, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 4GB

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£674,000
£640k - £708kHigh
Estimate
£674k
Range
£640k – £708k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,300
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,300
Yield
4.09%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

15 Blacksmith Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 72/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (33/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
72/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
60/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
7/ 100
Low
Walkability
33/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 4Bike 53
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£674,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,300
Gross Yield4.09%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-2.5%
5y Growth-0.1%
10y Growth+2.2%
Last Sold Price£215,000 (2000-05-12)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningModerate
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1CM23 4GB
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 3/26/1570/HH
    Two storey rear extension, single storey side/rear extension following the demolition of conservatory. Garage conversion into habitable space with replacement window, insertion of side windows and roof lights to existing roof
    Pending
  • 3/26/1537/HH
    Conversion of integral garage to habitable accommodation with infill of the garage door front to a window and brickwork; and new entrance door and side windows
    Pending
  • 3/26/1356/HH
    Construction of single storey rear extension
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership52.5%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2000-05-12
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£44,154
Population Density-
Owner Occupied90%
Age Distribution
0-15 22%16-64 67%65+ 11%
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Schools Nearby

  • Manor Fields Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Hillmead Primary School
    0.7 mi
    Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
    1.0 mi
    Good
  • Richard Whittington Primary School
    1.0 mi

    Inspected as Richard Whittington Primary School (URN 117346) on 27 Nov 2019

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

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