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Orchard Barn, Little Hill, Buckland St. Mary, Chard, TA20 3TA

UPRN:30520909Detached House6 bedsBuilt 1996-2002
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band GEPC: D (67)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T13:12:03.618713+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:18:11.852869+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)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· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
Orchard Barn, Little Hill, Buckland St. Mary, Chard, TA20 3TA

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,260,000
£1.20M - £1.32MHigh
Estimate
£1.26M
Range
£1.20M – £1.32M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£5,150
£5k - £6k
Monthly
£5,150
Yield
4.90%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Orchard Barn earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 63/100. Investment score 59/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (8/100). 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 Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
63/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
59/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
9/ 100
Low
Walkability
8/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 10Bike 28
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,260,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£5,150
Gross Yield4.90%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-4.3%
5y Growth+0.0%
10y Growth+3.5%
Last Sold Price£340,000 (1999-03-20)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideSignificant
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0TA20 3TA
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/00717/AGN
    Notification of intent to erect a new Machinery and Fodder Store.
    Approved
  • 25/02820/COL
    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the existing use of the land outlined in red for the siting of a maximum of 69 caravans or motorhomes, occupied for holiday purposes between March and October and the use of the land hatched in yellow for the storage of up to 15 caravans The use of the land hatched in yellow for the storage of up to 15 caravans
    Approved
  • 25/02659/TPO
    Application to remove Laurel and Rhododendron trees from area of woodland as shown by the South Somerset District Council (BUMA 1) 1994 Tree Preservation Order.
    Conditions
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership75.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change1999-03-20
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,908
Population Density43 /km²
Owner Occupied80%
Age Distribution
0-15 13%16-64 53%65+ 34%
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Schools Nearby

  • Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School
    0.2 mi

    Inspected as Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School (URN 141740) on 12 Oct 2021

  • Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School
    2.5 mi
    Good
  • 3 Dimensions
    3.5 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Neroche Primary School
    3.9 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

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

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Comparables

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  • Lower Lodge
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  • Lodge House
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    £385k
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  • Lower Lodge
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    £560k
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  • Orchard Barn
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    £340k
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