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3 Gloucester Avenue, Colchester, CO2 9AX

UPRN:100090453097Terrace Property3 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: D (60)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T06:11:12.941541+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:34:27.882921+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
3 Gloucester Avenue, Colchester, CO2 9AX
Location map - no listing photos available

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£340,000
£306k - £374kMedium
Estimate
£340k
Range
£306k – £374k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,800
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,800
Yield
6.35%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

3 Gloucester Avenue earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 61/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (72/100). 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
HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
61/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
20/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
72/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 19Bike 70
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£340,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,800
Gross Yield6.35%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.6%
5y Growth+2.8%
10y Growth+3.5%
Last Sold Price£75,000 (2001-01-25)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CO2 9AX
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 261894
    Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed demolition of existing rear conservatory, erection of single storey rear extension
    Pending
  • 261871
    Proposed single storey rear extension, garage conversions, front porch, relocation of existing conservatory and proposed brick built shed.
    Pending
  • 261757
    Single storey side extension
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership55.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2001-01-25
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,589
Population Density3,489 /km²
Owner Occupied59%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 61%65+ 18%

Schools Nearby

  • King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Kings Ford Academy
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Paxman Academy
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Prettygate Infant School
    0.4 mi
    GoodConcerns

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

Comparables

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