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18 Orchid Place, Basildon, SS15 5GZ

UPRN:10093028599Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: C (71)
Data freshness:Listing· 3mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-07-25T04:00:03.201892+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T09:36:22.905724+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:56:00.538902+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T10:47:22.955832+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 refresh
18 Orchid Place, Basildon, SS15 5GZ

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
£210,000
£199k - £220kHigh
Estimate
£210k
Range
£199k – £220k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,300
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,300
Yield
7.43%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

18 Orchid Place earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 63/100. Investment score 55/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is limited (49/100). 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
63/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
55/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
36/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
49/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 21Bike 64
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£210,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,300
Gross Yield7.43%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.0%
5y Growth+1.9%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price£199,000 (2020-07-16)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0SS15 5GZ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01182/FULL
    Temporary change of use of land for the storage of motor vehicles (Class B8) for a period of three years.
    Pending
  • 26/01153/LDCP
    To establish the lawfulness of the removal of existing conservatory and construction of a proposed single-storey rear flat roofed extension.
    Pending
  • 26/01138/LDCE
    To establish the lawfulness of the existing use of building as a HMO.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership80.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining88 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2020-07-16
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£34,133
Population Density-
Owner Occupied19%
Age Distribution
0-15 31%16-64 63%65+ 6%
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Schools Nearby

  • The Phoenix Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Janet Duke Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • The James Hornsby School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Merrylands Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

6 of 14 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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