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42 Brookmead, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5SA

UPRN:10096476215Detached House4 bedsBuilt 2023
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band FEPC: B (85)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-17T15:16:43.468683+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:52:12.020017+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T18:11:57.176410+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)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+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· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-15T10:01:33.265859+00:00)
42 Brookmead, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5SA

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
16 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£682,000
£648k - £716kHigh
Estimate
£682k
Range
£648k – £716k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,800
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,800
Yield
3.17%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

42 Brookmead earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 67/100. Investment score 62/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (17/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
67/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
62/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
15/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
17/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 12Bike 30
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£682,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,800
Gross Yield3.17%
1y Growth+2.8%
3y Growth-4.3%
5y Growth+0.3%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price£610,000 (2024-06-11)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseBelow 40 dB

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0SG17 5SA
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • CB/26/02470/FULL
    Demolition of existing garage and alterations to existing bungalow and erection of two chalet style dwellings with detached car barns
    Approved
  • CB/26/01903/FULL
    Demolition of rear extensions and erection of single storey rear extension with rooflight
    Approved
  • CB/26/01497/NMA
    Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/25/00613/FULL (Front porch extension, single storey rear extension, external alterations). Amendment sought: Change from brick to render on rear (east) and side (north) elevations of single storey rear extension.
    Approved

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership85.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2024-06-11
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£36,622
Population Density285 /km²
Owner Occupied83%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 59%65+ 23%

Schools Nearby

  • Meppershall Church of England Academy
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Campton Academy
    1.2 mi
    Good
  • Stondon Lower School
    1.3 mi
    Good
  • Robert Bloomfield Academy
    1.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

6 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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