5 Cyril Child Close, Colchester, CO4 3XU
UPRN:100090447643Mid Terrace House4 bedsBuilt 1976-1982
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (70)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T06:10:13.722390+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:34:29.794755+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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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 refresh
HP Score
55
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
6 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
19 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£228,000
£216k - £239kHigh
Estimate
£228k
Range
£216k – £239k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,350
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,350
Yield
7.11%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
5 Cyril Child Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 55/100. Investment score 57/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is limited (54/100). 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 NationsMarket 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
55
HP Score
55/ 100
Mixed
57
Investment Score
57/ 100
Moderate
74
Crime Score
74/ 100
Elevated
54
Walkability
54/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 27Bike 65
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£228,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,350
Gross Yield7.11%
1y Growth+33.2%
3y Growth-0.8%
5y Growth+1.0%
10y Growth+3.3%
Last Sold Price£141,000 (2014-07-21)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0CO4 3XU
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending261805Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5, 7, 10, 13and 22 of application 252034
- Pending261775Demolition of existing out-buildings, proposed side/rear extension andchange of use of the existing four-bedroom dwelling to provide a three-bedroom assisted living residential care home, erection of two assisted living one-bedroom units to the rear (Use
- Pending261758Display of a flex-face illuminated sign and digitally printed images on gym entrance windows. Flex Face Illuminated Sign (6160mm x 200mm) mounted at high level above Gym entrance. Multi-panel Digitally Printed vinyl adhered to multiple glazing panels at
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership60.6%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2014-07-21
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
7 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
-
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£31,589
Population Density6,777 /km²
Owner Occupied20%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 71%65+ 8%
Schools Nearby
- Unity Primary Academy0.2 miArea grades2025
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- Colchester Academy0.5 miGood
- Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery0.5 miArea grades2025
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- Hazelmere Junior School0.5 miGood
2 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 5 Cyril Child Close-£210k-
- 30 Cyril Child Close-£271k-
- 28 Cyril Child Close-£235k-
- 18 Cyril Child Close-£190k-