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Flat 6, 42–44 Waterside, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0FH

UPRN:10007942996Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
Tenure: -Council Tax: -EPC: B (83)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:39:01.889854+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T16:33:05.059702+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
Flat 6, 42–44 Waterside, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0FH

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£257,000
£231k - £282kMedium
Estimate
£257k
Range
£231k – £282k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,450
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,450
Yield
6.77%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 6 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 73/100. Investment score 67/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (71/100). 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.

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 company ownershipHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
73/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
67/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
28/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
71/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 4Bike 48
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£257,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,450
Gross Yield6.77%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-3.5%
5y Growth+0.3%
10y Growth+2.4%
Last Sold Price-

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CO7 0FH
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01495/LBC
    Application for Listed Building Consent - Refurbishment and improvement of the existing public house, including internal alterations to the bar, lounge/dining areas, snug and toilet facilities.
    Pending
  • 26/01494/FUL
    Planning Application - Refurbishment and improvement of the existing public house, including internal alterations to the bar, lounge/dining areas, snug and toilet facilities.
    Pending
  • 26/01488/TCA
    Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - T1 - Common Fig Tree - Fell to ground level. T2 and T3 - Bay Trees - Crown reduce by approx. 2 metres in height and approx 1.5m in lateral spread. T4 - Mature Conifer - Reduce crown height by approx 2 metres and reduce lateral spread as necessary. Remove deadwood where present.
    Approved

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership71.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease Type-
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,545
Population Density-
Owner Occupied59%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 61%65+ 20%

Schools Nearby

  • Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Colne Community School
    1.0 mi
    Good
  • St Osyth Church of England Primary School
    2.6 mi
    Good
  • Alresford Primary School
    3.2 mi
    Good

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

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