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Apartment 2, Watermens House, 12 Acorn Way, Orpington, BR6 7FG

UPRN:10070018008Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt -
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: B (85)
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 2, Watermens House, 12 Acorn Way, Orpington, BR6 7FG

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£426,000
£404k - £447kHigh
Estimate
£426k
Range
£404k – £447k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,000
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,000
Yield
5.63%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Apartment 2 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 65/100. Investment score 70/100 reflects strong 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.

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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
65/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
70/ 100
High
Crime Score
62/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
47/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 31Bike 58
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£426,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,000
Gross Yield5.63%
1y Growth+37.4%
3y Growth+0.3%
5y Growth+1.9%
10y Growth+2.3%
Last Sold Price£430,000 (2018-03-27)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningSignificant
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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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 Change2018-03-27
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
16 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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