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Flat 3, Bird in Hand, New Writtle Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0GJ

UPRN:10094901729Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt -
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: -
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-13T04:00:01.808529+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T10:21:30.292692+00:00)Planning· freshPlanning: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T08:11:57.945727+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
Flat 3, Bird in Hand, New Writtle Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0GJ

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
15 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£235,000
£223k - £246kHigh
Estimate
£235k
Range
£223k – £246k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,250
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,250
Yield
6.38%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 3 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 76/100. Investment score 57/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (84/100). 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 SourcesPortal listingsMarket 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
76/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
57/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
28/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
84/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 15Bike 71
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£235,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,250
Gross Yield6.38%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.6%
5y Growth+1.2%
10y Growth+2.6%
Last Sold Price£260,000 (2022-05-23)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1CM2 0GJ
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/05685/CAT
    Cedar - In car park - Crown lift over road/carpark to 5.2m. Reason: To prevent high sided vehicles hitting the tree Tree of heaven - The removal of two limbs growing towards the flats by 6m back to good pruning points. Pruning back higher branches by 1,5m. Ash tree - Removal of limb at 1.2m from base to crown lift the tree to 4m. Reduction of remaining limbs hanging towards the flats by 2m. Silver Birch - Prune back higher branches by 2m, crown lift to 3m. Cherry - Crown reduction by 2m. Whitebeam (Tree by carport)- Fell and treat stump with appropriate herbicides. Reason: This tree is too close to building and drainage
    Pending
  • 26/05702/CAT
    3x Lime (marked T1, T2 and T3 on plan) - cut back by 2.5m. Reason - to stop debris falling onto cars parked below.
    Pending
  • 26/01392/ADV
    Proposed non-illuminated signage to existing building
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership53.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining119 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2022-05-23
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (-)
-
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
-
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,791
Population Density-
Owner Occupied51%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 71%65+ 14%

Schools Nearby

  • St Anne's School
    0.2 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • St Cedd's School
    0.2 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Community College Initiative Ltd
    0.3 mi
    -

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

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