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Apartment 12, Bassetts House, 8 Acorn Way, Orpington, BR6 7FG

UPRN:10070016841Flat/Maisonette3 bedsBuilt -
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: D (60)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T08:53:53.488633+00:00)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 12, Bassetts House, 8 Acorn Way, Orpington, BR6 7FG

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£505,000
£480k - £531kHigh
Estimate
£505k
Range
£480k – £531k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,350
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,350
Yield
5.58%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Apartment 12 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 63/100. Investment score 64/100 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
63/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
64/ 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£505,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,350
Gross Yield5.58%
1y Growth+37.4%
3y Growth+0.3%
5y Growth+1.9%
10y Growth+2.3%
Last Sold Price£520,000 (2017-03-30)
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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
  • 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
  • 23/00848/CON15
    Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 23/00848/S73A1: Condition - 14(ii) - Secure by Design measures Condition - 22 - Electric vehicle charging points
    Pending
  • 26/01551/S73A
    Minor Material Amendment under S73 of the Town and Country Planning Act to planning permission reference 26/01551/HPA (granted for Demolition of detached garage, rear extensions and chimneys. Two storey front, side and rear extensions, with elevational alterations including rendering and fenestration changes. Roof alterations to raise ridge height, loft conversion with 2 x rear dormers and replacement of roof tiles. ) in order to vary condition 2 to allow for changes to the approved plans to include dormer to front elevation, side rooflights and alterations to fenestration.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership65.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining139 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2017-03-30
  • 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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