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Ostara, Chase Road West, Great Bromley, Colchester, CO7 7UA

UPRN:10007930709Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1976-1982
FreeholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: E (43)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-11T06:29:20.306805+00:00)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· 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
Ostara, Chase Road West, Great Bromley, Colchester, CO7 7UA

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£397,000
£377k - £417kHigh
Estimate
£397k
Range
£377k – £417k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,750
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,750
Yield
5.29%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Ostara earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 53/100. Investment score 47/100 reflects below-average 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)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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
53/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
47/ 100
Mixed
Crime Score
28/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
5/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 4Bike 21
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£397,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,750
Gross Yield5.29%
1y Growth+5.8%
3y Growth-3.5%
5y Growth+0.3%
10y Growth+2.4%
Last Sold Price£397,000 (2025-06-27)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
1CO7 7UA
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01152/FUL
    Planning Application - Erection of a self-build dwelling (in lieu of 25/00928/COUNOT for the change of use of an agricultural building into a dwelling under Schedule 2, part 3, Class Q of the GPDO)
    Approved
  • 26/01038/FULHH
    Householder Planning Application - Replacement front porch, conversion of existing garage to ancillary living accommodation, and single storey rear extension.
    Approved
  • 26/00896/LUPROP
    Application for Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Use or Development for the change of use of the dwellinghouse from Class C3(a) to Class C3(b). Additionally, the removal of the chimneys, addition of hardstanding, installation of a 2m high fence, and replacement of the existing windows with doors
    Rejected
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership71.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2025-06-27
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,545
Population Density60 /km²
Owner Occupied84%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 62%65+ 24%
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Schools Nearby

  • St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley
    0.9 mi
    Good
  • Market Field School and College
    1.9 mi
    Good
  • Elmstead Primary School
    2.1 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Great Bentley Primary School
    2.5 mi

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

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

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Comparables

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    £397k
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