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120 Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3XH

UPRN:100090452016Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: D (65)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T06:11:12.941541+00:00)Planning· freshPlanning: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-10-31T07:46:56.863684+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· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
120 Forest Road, Colchester, CO4 3XH

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£338,000
£321k - £355kHigh
Estimate
£338k
Range
£321k – £355k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,550
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,550
Yield
5.50%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

120 Forest Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 57/100. Investment score 56/100 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. 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
57/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
56/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
64/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
44/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 42Bike 67
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£338,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,550
Gross Yield5.50%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.8%
5y Growth+1.0%
10y Growth+3.3%
Last Sold Price£229,995 (2016-03-11)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
2CO4 3XH
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 261805
    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5, 7, 10, 13and 22 of application 252034
    Pending
  • 261775
    Demolition 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
    Pending
  • 261758
    Display 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
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership60.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2016-03-11
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,589
Population Density-
Owner Occupied25%
Age Distribution
0-15 16%16-64 75%65+ 9%
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Schools Nearby

  • Unity Primary Academy
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Colchester Academy
    0.6 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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Comparables

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  • 110 Forest Road
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