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43 Orbit Close, Chatham, ME5 9NF

UPRN:200003708087End Terrace House2 bedsBuilt 1976-1982
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: E (53)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-08T04:00:02.616221+00:00)Planning· 3mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-08T13:09:35.504669+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-10T18:39:08.131635+00:00)EPC· 5mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 5mo 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 refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-11T22:18:44.349719+00:00)
43 Orbit Close, Chatham, ME5 9NF

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£262,000
£249k - £275kHigh
Estimate
£262k
Range
£249k – £275k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,400
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,400
Yield
6.41%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

43 Orbit Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 70/100. Investment score 58/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (23/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
70/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
58/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
7/ 100
Low
Walkability
23/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 12Bike 46
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£262,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,400
Gross Yield6.41%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.4%
5y Growth+2.5%
10y Growth+3.3%
Last Sold Price£225,000 (2019-09-30)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
1ME5 9NF
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/02036/PDVLR
    Prior Notification for Larger Home Extension (Part 1 Class A): Single storey rear extension to a depth of 4m, maximum roof height of 3.2m, and eaves height of 2.4m
    Pending
  • 26/503652/FULL
    Demolition of the existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear flat roof extension including 1no. rooflight.
    Pending
  • 26/01974/TPOC
    Common Ash- Pollard- reduce upper branches by approximately 9m in height and 8 m in width. Woodland W6 of Tree Preservation Order
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership75.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2019-09-30
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£34,151
Population Density2,214 /km²
Owner Occupied90%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 67%65+ 15%
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Schools Nearby

  • Tunbury Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Swingate Primary School
    0.9 mi

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

  • Walderslade Primary School
    0.9 mi
    GoodImproving
  • Lordswood School
    1.0 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

3 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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