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17 Spring Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3QE

UPRN:100090476155Semi-Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: B (85)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:33:26.975920+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-06T17:07:44.673812+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
17 Spring Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3QE

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£332,000
£315k - £349kHigh
Estimate
£332k
Range
£315k – £349k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,350
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,350
Yield
4.88%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

17 Spring Lane earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 68/100. Investment score 63/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (31/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
68/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
63/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
18/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
31/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 12Bike 33
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£332,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,350
Gross Yield4.88%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.8%
5y Growth+0.2%
10y Growth+2.5%
Last Sold Price-

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CO6 3QE
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 261642
    Application to discharge condition (CMS) of planning permission 251623
    Conditions
  • 261481
    Application to vary condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 241506 in order to amend landscaping to incorporate boundary walls and entrance gate.
    Conditions
  • 261381
    Proposed phased development of 145 homes (incl. associated parking andamenity), public open space and landscaping, access and associated development works/infrastructure
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership72.5%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,589
Population Density271 /km²
Owner Occupied77%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 58%65+ 24%

Schools Nearby

  • Doucecroft School
    0.3 mi
    Requires improvement
  • Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham
    0.5 mi

    Inspected as Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham (URN 115075) on 22 Sep 2022

  • Holmwood House School
    1.0 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Stanway Primary School
    1.1 mi
    Good

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

Comparables

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