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153 Walpole Road, Cambridge, CB1 3UD

UPRN:200004186808Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 1983-1990
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (61)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:45:10.425679+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-10T18:40:27.452272+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 refresh
153 Walpole Road, Cambridge, CB1 3UD

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
£267,000
£254k - £281kHigh
Estimate
£267k
Range
£254k – £281k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,250
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,250
Yield
5.62%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

153 Walpole Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 68/100. Investment score 61/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (43/100). 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 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
68/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
61/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
26/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
43/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 59Bike 84
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£267,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,250
Gross Yield5.62%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.6%
5y Growth+1.0%
10y Growth+1.9%
Last Sold Price£58,500 (1998-06-26)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CB1 3UD
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 23/03759/CONDD
    Submission of details required by condition 6 (surface water), 7 (foul water), 9 (landscaping) and 14 (Cycle store) of planning permission 23/03759/FUL
    Pending
  • 26/04103/CL2PD
    Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for the confirmation that the property is lawfully used as Use Class C4 - House in Multiple Occupation (3no. bedrooms / 3no. occupants)
    Pending
  • 26/03939/FUL
    Demolition of existing garage. Erection of a two storey side, part two storey and single storey rear extensions, roof alterations with rear dormer over the main roof and part single storey front extension. Convertion of existing two flats into a 6 bedroom 6 person HMO.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership58.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining85 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change1998-06-26
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£38,711
Population Density4,074 /km²
Owner Occupied43%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 66%65+ 16%
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Schools Nearby

  • St Bede's Inter-Church School
    0.0 mi
    Outstanding
  • The Spinney Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Holme Court School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Ridgefield Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Good

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

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