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Essex House, 42 Crouch Street West, Colchester, CO3 3HH

UPRN:10004944930-Beds -Built -
Tenure: -Council Tax: -EPC: -
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:25:21.132691+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T15:56:25.093927+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 (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+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
Essex House, 42 Crouch Street West, Colchester, CO3 3HH

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
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Rent Estimate (pcm)
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Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Essex House earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 59/100. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (90/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

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HP Score
59/ 100
Mixed
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Investment Score
No data
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
90/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 32Bike 72
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate-
Rent Estimate (pcm)-
Gross Yield-
1y Growth+2.6%
3y Growth-2.5%
5y Growth+0.5%
10y Growth+2.1%
Last Sold Price£190,000 (2026-03-11)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0CO3 3HH
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 261950
    6no London Plane Trees. Re pollard back to previous cuts.
    Pending
  • 261955
    Display of 1x internally illuminated lettering only fascia sign and 2xinternally illuminated lettering only wall mounted projecting signs.
    Pending
  • 261939
    Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed loft conversion, including rear facing dormer & front facing rooflights
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership62%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease Type-
  • Last Ownership Change2026-03-11
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,589
Population Density-
Owner Occupied28%
Age Distribution
0-15 8%16-64 76%65+ 16%
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Schools Nearby

  • Colchester Prep & High School
    0.1 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Colchester Royal Grammar School
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • The Sixth Form College Colchester
    0.3 mi
    -
  • Colchester Institute
    0.4 mi
    -

4 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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    £190k
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    £140k
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