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32 Howe Close, Colchester, CO4 3XD

UPRN:100090458334Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: C (71)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-03T04:00:02.159536+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:34:29.794755+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-10T15:44:18.328323+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
32 Howe Close, Colchester, CO4 3XD

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£116,000
£111k - £122kHigh
Estimate
£116k
Range
£111k – £122k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£800
£750 - £850
Monthly
£800
Yield
8.28%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

32 Howe Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 66/100. Investment score 66/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is good (72/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. 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
66/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
66/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
64/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
72/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 41Bike 74
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£116,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£800
Gross Yield8.28%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.8%
5y Growth+1.0%
10y Growth+3.3%
Last Sold Price£120,000 (2018-04-03)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0CO4 3XD
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 261890
    Replacement windows at rear and rear side.
    Pending
  • 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
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership60.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2018-04-03
  • 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 Density5,687 /km²
Owner Occupied25%
Age Distribution
0-15 16%16-64 75%65+ 9%
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Schools Nearby

  • Unity Primary Academy
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Colchester Academy
    0.6 mi
    Good
  • Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
    0.7 mi
    Good
  • Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
    0.7 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

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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