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Downlong, Malting Farm Lane, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7QG

UPRN:10007930249Detached House4 bedsBuilt 2012-2021
FreeholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: C (78)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-15T04:00:01.705358+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:34:32.932318+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+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
Downlong, Malting Farm Lane, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7QG

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
16 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,104,000
£1.05M - £1.16MHigh
Estimate
£1.10M
Range
£1.05M – £1.16M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£4,900
£4k - £5k
Monthly
£4,900
Yield
5.33%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Downlong earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 63/100. Investment score 62/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (5/100). 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)Defra 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
62/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
16/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
5/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 37Bike 29
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,104,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£4,900
Gross Yield5.33%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-3.5%
5y Growth+0.3%
10y Growth+2.4%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0CO7 7QG
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01309/VOC
    Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act for Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of application 23/00777/FULHH to suit setting out and aesthetic requirements
    Approved
  • 261537
    Proposed alterations to existing workshop and proposed gym
    Conditions
  • 26/00865/FUL
    Planning Application - Construction of one x 2-bedroom and four x 3-bedroom dwellings with associated boundary treatments, hard and soft landscaping and EV charging points (in lieu of Class Q prior approval 24/01025/COUNOT).
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership71.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,545
Population Density-
Owner Occupied83%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 64%65+ 17%
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Schools Nearby

  • Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
    1.0 mi

    Inspected as St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Ardleigh (URN 115084) on 4 Oct 2022

  • Langham Primary Academy
    1.2 mi

    Inspected as Langham Primary School (URN 114730) on 1 Nov 2023

  • Langham Oaks
    1.4 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
    1.7 mi
    Good

4 of 14 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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