Flat 6, 21 Whippendell Close, Orpington, BR5 3GP
UPRN:10070001768Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 2012-2021
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: B (81)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T08:53:53.488633+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:06:14.667884+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
HP Score
66
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
yesterday
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
19 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£256,000
£243k - £268kHigh
Estimate
£256k
Range
£243k – £268k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,250
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,250
Yield
5.86%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
Flat 6 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 66/100. Investment score 66/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is limited (62/100). 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
66
HP Score
66/ 100
Mixed
66
Investment Score
66/ 100
Moderate
45
Crime Score
45/ 100
Elevated
62
Walkability
62/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 37Bike 62
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£256,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,250
Gross Yield5.86%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.9%
5y Growth+1.6%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price£260,000 (2019-03-15)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningSignificant
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0BR5 3GP
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending26/04241/LDCContinuous use of property as an HMO (Use Class C4) since 26 August 2022. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (EXISTING)
- Pending26/04227/LDCErection of outbuilding to rear garden for use as gym/office and store. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
- Pending26/04166/LDCConversion and extension of existing garage to provide a home office. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (EXISTING)
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership77%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining106 yrs
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeLeasehold
- Last Ownership Change2019-03-15
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
8 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£43,981
Population Density7,525 /km²
Owner Occupied34%
Age Distribution
0-15 26%16-64 66%65+ 8%
Schools Nearby
- Gray's Farm Primary Academy0.2 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
- Midfield Primary School0.3 miOutstanding
- Kemnal Technology College0.3 miArea grades2025
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- -Riverside School0.5 mi
1 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 21 Whippendell Close-£265k-
- 21 Whippendell Close-£280k-
- 21 Whippendell Close-£260k-