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Oaklea, The Green, Great Bentley, Colchester, CO7 8PA

UPRN:10007930638Bungalow Property3 bedsBuilt 1976-1982
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: D (66)
Data freshness:Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed today (2026-11-10T15:19:28.570379+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
Oaklea, The Green, Great Bentley, Colchester, CO7 8PA

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£473,000
£449k - £496kHigh
Estimate
£473k
Range
£449k – £496k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,100
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,100
Yield
5.33%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Oaklea earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 61/100. Investment score 52/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (24/100). 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
61/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
52/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
22/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
24/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 6Bike 28
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£473,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,100
Gross Yield5.33%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-3.5%
5y Growth+0.3%
10y Growth+2.4%
Last Sold Price£335,000 (2016-02-11)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
1CO7 8PA
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01723/WTREX
    An exception to the normal requirement obtain consent under the terms and conditions of the Tree Preservation Order as set out in Section 14 (1) (c) of the Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation) (England) Regulations 2012. Felling of Horse Chestnut tree to ground level.
    Approved
  • 26/01693/DISCON
    Discharge of conditions application for 26/01149/FULHH - Condition 3 (External Materials, Windows and Doors).
    Pending
  • 26/01672/FUL
    Planning Application - Construction of dwelling incorporating amendments to previous permission (25/00621/FUL) including; front door style amended to have side and fanlights. ground floor opening sizes increased and door styles amended, small window removed (East), small window increased in width to match other openings (west), fanlight added above utility door (west) and proposed construction access to rear.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership71.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2016-02-11
  • 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 Density192 /km²
Owner Occupied84%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 58%65+ 25%
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Schools Nearby

  • Great Bentley Primary School
    0.3 mi

    Inspected as Great Bentley Primary School (URN 114736) on 3 Nov 2022

  • Weeley St Andrew's CofE Primary School
    2.1 mi
    Good
  • Tendring Primary School
    2.7 mi
    -
  • Alresford Primary School
    3.0 mi
    Good

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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  • Greenside The Green
    -
    £460k
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  • Wayside The Green
    -
    £450k
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  • Blandon House The Green
    -
    £445k
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  • Oaklea The Green
    -
    £335k
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