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42 Melbourne Road, London, SW19 3BA

UPRN:48048596Mid Terrace House5 bedsBuilt before 1900
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band FEPC: D (56)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-14T05:22:25.927835+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T13:58:03.750324+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-02)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· 4mo agoSchools: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-07T02:37:19.861486+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
42 Melbourne Road, London, SW19 3BA

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,452,000
£1.38M - £1.52MHigh
Estimate
£1.45M
Range
£1.38M – £1.52M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£5,550
£5k - £6k
Monthly
£5,550
Yield
4.59%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

42 Melbourne Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 81/100. Investment score 66/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (82/100). 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
81/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
66/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
19/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
82/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 45Bike 70
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,452,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£5,550
Gross Yield4.59%
1y Growth+1.2%
3y Growth-1.6%
5y Growth-1.9%
10y Growth+0.8%
Last Sold Price£1,450,000 (2024-08-30)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0SW19 3BA
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/PAHE/1302
    APPLICATION FOR PRIOR APPROVAL IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION WITH A DEPTH OF 4.5M, MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 3.8M AND EAVES HEIGHT OF 3M.
    Pending
  • 26/DOC/1289
    DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 20 (WATER USAGE) OF PLANNING APPLICATION 23/P0326 FOR DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING GARAGES AND OUTHOUSE ON THE SITE AND THE ERECTION OF A NEW SINGLE STOREY DWELLING HOUSE
    Conditions
  • 26/HOUSE/1185
    ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY SIDE INFILL EXTENSION. EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING OUTRIGGER ROOF TO THE ORIGINAL REAR WALL, SET BACK 200MM FROM THE EAVES.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership53.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2024-08-30
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£43,507
Population Density4,004 /km²
Owner Occupied62%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 70%65+ 10%
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Schools Nearby

  • Pelham Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Merton Abbey Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Merton Park Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

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

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Comparables

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  • 38 Melbourne Road
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    £450k
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  • 48 Melbourne Road
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    £1.18M
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  • 42 Melbourne Road
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    £1.45M
    -
  • 26 Melbourne Road
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    £1.18M
    -