Block 4, 37 Nicholsons Grove, Colchester, CO1 2XS
UPRN:100090467775Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt 1983-1990
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: D (68)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T06:11:12.941541+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:34:23.309606+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
HP Score
57
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
4 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
20 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£136,000
£129k - £143kHigh
Estimate
£136k
Range
£129k – £143k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£750
£700 - £800
Monthly
£750
Yield
6.62%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
Block 4 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 57/100. Investment score 56/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is good (82/100). 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
57
HP Score
57/ 100
Mixed
56
Investment Score
56/ 100
Moderate
100
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
82
Walkability
82/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 34Bike 70
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£136,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£750
Gross Yield6.62%
1y Growth+96.6%
3y Growth-0.6%
5y Growth+1.4%
10y Growth+3.0%
Last Sold Price£31,500 (1998-07-31)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0CO1 2XS
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending261890Replacement windows at rear and rear side.
- Pending261846Application to discharge condition 4 (roof tile details) to application 261344.
- Pending261841** REVISED DESCRIPTION ** Variation of Conditions 2 and 5 of Planning Permission 242060 for the 'repair and redevelopment of Jumbo to createa multifunctional heritage interpretation & private hire event space. Partial ground floor infill, new staircase &
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership59.8%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeLeasehold
- Last Ownership Change1998-07-31
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
18 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£31,589
Population Density3,579 /km²
Owner Occupied28%
Age Distribution
0-15 8%16-64 76%65+ 16%
Schools Nearby
- St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester0.1 miOutstanding
- St John's Green Primary School0.3 miGood
- St James the Great Church of England Primary School0.4 miGood
- St. George's School0.6 miGood
3 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 4 Nicholsons Grove-£285k-
- 14 Nicholsons Grove-£152k-
- 33 Nicholsons Grove-£138k-
- 15 Nicholsons Grove-£185k-