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Flat 5, 56 Railway Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1QS

UPRN:10093928014Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt -
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: B (86)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T09:57:52.016673+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· 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)
Flat 5, 56 Railway Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1QS

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£270,000
£256k - £283kHigh
Estimate
£270k
Range
£256k – £283k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,550
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,550
Yield
6.89%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 5 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 67/100. Investment score 66/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (85/100). 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
67/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
66/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
75/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
85/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 37Bike 71
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£270,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,550
Gross Yield6.89%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.4%
5y Growth+1.1%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£325,000 (2021-04-15)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
1CM1 1QS
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01341/ADV
    Proposed installation of illuminated and non-illuminated signage to existing building.
    Pending
  • 26/01392/ADV
    Proposed non-illuminated signage to existing building
    Pending
  • 26/01369/FUL
    Retrospective application for the change of use of rear service and parking area to an enclosed outdoor play and learning area ancillary to the ground floor day nursery. Retention of timber pergola structures, artificial plant screening, artificial grass surfacing, timber boundary fencing and privacy screening, and buggy store. Retention of security shutter to front entrance. Proposed provision of two car parking spaces, secure cycle parking for bicycles, installation of fabric shade sails beneath the pergola and a proposed bin store.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership50%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining119 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2021-04-15
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,791
Population Density6,605 /km²
Owner Occupied32%
Age Distribution
0-15 12%16-64 82%65+ 6%
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Schools Nearby

  • King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Maltese Road Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Chelmsford County High School for Girls
    0.4 mi
    Outstanding
  • Anglia Ruskin University
    0.5 mi
    -

5 of 8 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • 48 Railway Street
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    £245k
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  • 56 Railway Street
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    £330k
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  • 40 Railway Street
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    £193k
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  • 56 Railway Street
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    £330k
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