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Apartment 7, Bassetts House, 8 Acorn Way, Orpington, BR6 7FG

UPRN:10070016836Converted Flat1 bedsBuilt -
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (78)
Data freshness:Planning· 2mo agoPlanning: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-10T07:02:59.961300+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
Apartment 7, Bassetts House, 8 Acorn Way, Orpington, BR6 7FG

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£319,000
£303k - £335kHigh
Estimate
£319k
Range
£303k – £335k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,500
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,500
Yield
5.64%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Apartment 7 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 64/100. Investment score 67/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is limited (47/100). 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.

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HP Score
64/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
67/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
62/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
47/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 31Bike 58
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£319,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,500
Gross Yield5.64%
1y Growth+37.4%
3y Growth+0.3%
5y Growth+1.9%
10y Growth+2.3%
Last Sold Price£320,000 (2022-01-18)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningSignificant
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0BR6 7FG
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 25/05004/CON2
    Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 25/05004/S73A: Condition 5 - External Materials Condition 6 - Hard and Soft Landscaping
    Pending
  • 26/04262/HPA
    Construction of a first-floor side extension above existing garage, a part two storey rear, and a single-storey rear extension, with elevational alterations, and a replacement front entrance canopy.
    Pending
  • 26/04224/HPA
    Demolition of existing conservatory. Conversion of existing garage into habitable space with elevational alterations. Single storey front extension incorporating porch. Construction of a single storey rear extension and first floor side extension. Loft conversion with Velux roof balcony and elevational alterations.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership65.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining139 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2022-01-18
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£43,981
Population Density1,230 /km²
Owner Occupied82%
Age Distribution
0-15 22%16-64 60%65+ 18%
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Schools Nearby

  • Darrick Wood School
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School
    0.1 mi
    Outstanding
  • Darrick Wood Junior School
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Newstead Wood School
    0.5 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

4 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • 9 Acorn Way
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    £670k
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  • Bassetts House, 8 Acorn Way
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    £555k
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  • Bassetts House, 8 Acorn Way
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    £300k
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  • Pembroke House, 11 Acorn Way
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    £405k
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