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27 Larchwood Close, Chatham, ME5 8XB

UPRN:200003676320Terrace Property3 bedsBuilt 1976-1982
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (75)
Data freshness:Listing· 7mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 7mo ago (2026-04-20T02:54:36.476738+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:43:55.919732+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed today (2026-11-10T18:38:31.304781+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+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 refresh
27 Larchwood Close, Chatham, ME5 8XB

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£302,000
£287k - £317kHigh
Estimate
£302k
Range
£287k – £317k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,550
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,550
Yield
6.16%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

27 Larchwood Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 74/100. Investment score 64/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (48/100). 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 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 Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
74/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
64/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
11/ 100
Low
Walkability
48/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 13Bike 52
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£302,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,550
Gross Yield6.16%
1y Growth+15.0%
3y Growth+1.4%
5y Growth+2.5%
10y Growth+3.3%
Last Sold Price£240,000 (2021-10-28)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningSignificant
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0ME5 8XB
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • MC/26/2049
    Roof alterations to increase the ridge height of the main roof together with the construction of a first floor side extension and single storey rear extension along with the conversion of garage into habitable room
    Pending
  • 26/504025/ADJ
    Adjoining authority consultation from Medway Council to Maidstone Council: Details pursuant to condition 15 (CEMP: Biodiversity) and condition 20 (Construction Method Statement) on planning permission MC/18/0556 for Outline application with some matters reserved (appearance, landscaping, layout, scale) for construction of up to 450 market and affordable dwellings with associated access, estate roads and residential open space
    Pending
  • TPA/26/1989
    T3 - Oak tree - Prune back the small branches growing towards and overhanging the pathway below 2.5 metres, to provide clearance for pathway users. No other pruning is proposed. Remove dead and damaged branches
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership75.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2021-10-28
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£34,151
Population Density2,041 /km²
Owner Occupied78%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 67%65+ 12%
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Schools Nearby

  • Swingate Primary School
    0.2 mi

    Inspected as Swingate Primary School (URN 118509) on 2 May 2024

  • St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
    0.4 mi

    Inspected as St Benedict's Catholic Primary School (URN 118780) on 1 May 2019

  • Lordswood School
    0.8 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Walderslade Primary School
    1.1 mi
    GoodImproving

3 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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