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160 Avon Way, Colchester, CO4 3YS

UPRN:100090438020Flat/MaisonetteBeds -Built 1967-1975
Tenure: -Council Tax: Band AEPC: D (68)
Data freshness:Planning· 6mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-26T08:39:11.538107+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-10T15:43:32.243896+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)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-12T22:55:45.442758+00:00)
160 Avon Way, Colchester, CO4 3YS

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£150,000
£135k - £165kMedium
Estimate
£150k
Range
£135k – £165k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,000
£950 - £1k
Monthly
£1,000
Yield
8.00%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

160 Avon Way earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 52/100. Investment score 57/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is limited (44/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
52/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
57/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
79/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
44/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 30Bike 63
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£150,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,000
Gross Yield8.00%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.8%
5y Growth+1.0%
10y Growth+3.3%
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
0CO4 3YS
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 261930
    Essex County Council consultation ESS/76/26/COL for Continuation of development without compliance with conditions 2 (application details), 8 (number of vehicle movements), 14 (restriction on sorting,screening and bulking of waste) and 16 (bay wall heig
    Pending
  • ESS/76/26/COL
    Continuation of development without compliance with conditions 2 (application details), 8 (number of vehicle movements), 14 (restriction on sorting, screening and bulking of waste) and 16 (bay wall heights) of ESS/14/24/COL to allow for an update to site layout drawings and revised operating methods (part retrospective) made under Section 73. ESS/14/24/COL is an amended planning permission for "Change of use of existing commercial building and yard to a waste transfer station and construction of retaining bays."
    Pending
  • ESS/75/26/COL/SO
    Erection of a building to cover the existing sludge cake reception area.
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership60.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease Type-
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,589
Population Density6,777 /km²
Owner Occupied20%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 71%65+ 8%
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Schools Nearby

  • Unity Primary Academy
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Colchester Academy
    0.7 mi
    Good
  • Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
    0.7 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Hazelmere Junior School
    0.7 mi
    Good

2 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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