Orchard Bungalow, Buck Hole Farm Road, High Halstow, Rochester, ME3 8SE

HP Score
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
Orchard Bungalow earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 62/100. Investment score 59/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (7/100). 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.
Valuation & Market
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningModerate
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseBelow 40 dB
Planning Activity
- PendingTPA/26/2046T01 Weeping Willow -crown lift to 3 m for pedestrian clearance., crown lift to 5.2 m for highway clearance. Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Prune clear of building to give 3m clearance / Pruning back to previous pruning points (Removing up to 3m, retaining 6.5m)
- PendingMC/26/1791Construction of a single storey rear extension, demolition of existing extension.
- RejectedMC/26/1476Demolition of existing conservatory and rear extensions and the construction of a replacement single-storey rear extension, front dormer roof extension with triple-pitched roof, associated roof alterations and internal remodelling.
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership76.5%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2019-08-27
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Area Profile
Schools Nearby
- Leigh Academy High Halstow0.6 miOutstanding
- -St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe2.3 mi
- Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo2.3 miGoodImproving
- Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough2.3 miGood
6 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
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