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Flat 2, 42 Birch Grove, Acton, W3 9SS

UPRN:12136990Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (71)
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Flat 2, 42 Birch Grove, Acton, W3 9SS

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£393,000
£374k - £413kHigh
Estimate
£393k
Range
£374k – £413k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,550
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,550
Yield
4.73%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 2 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 76/100. Investment score 61/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (68/100). 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.

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HP Score
76/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
61/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
16/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
68/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 52Bike 67
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£393,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,550
Gross Yield4.73%
1y Growth+45.6%
3y Growth-3.0%
5y Growth-2.9%
10y Growth-0.1%
Last Sold Price£375,000 (2025-12-22)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0W3 9SS
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 263896PTC
    G1 Lombardy Poplar x 2 Reduce in height by approx. 10m
    Pending
  • 263912FUL
    Two storey side extension and rear roof extension; Ground floor rear extension, to create 3 existing dwelling into 3 separate flats
    Pending
  • 263725PTT
    T1 Horse Chestnut x 1 (Aesculus hippocastanum)This horse chestnut has out grown its pruning cycle and is now blocking light from multiple properties. Reduce by 6-7m all round ( Pollard ) approx 3-4m below the previous points. This will create a new smaller framework allowing more light into the surrounding gardens and properties.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership48%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2025-12-22
  • 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£35,665
Population Density-
Owner Occupied40%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 74%65+ 11%
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Schools Nearby

  • The Japanese School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls
    0.4 mi
    -
  • Twyford Church of England High School
    0.4 mi
    Outstanding
  • Blooming Tree School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

4 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • 42 Birch Grove
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    £375k
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  • 42 Birch Grove
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    £278k
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  • 24 Birch Grove
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    £2.35M
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  • 42 Birch Grove
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    £500k
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