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Elmscot, 37 Church Road, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 7AW

UPRN:100090622014Detached House5 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band FEPC: C (78)
Data freshness:Planning· freshPlanning: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-04T07:16:51.021100+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 6mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-17T03:24:56.992707+00:00)
Elmscot, 37 Church Road, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 7AW

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£788,000
£709k - £867kMedium
Estimate
£788k
Range
£709k – £867k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£3,450
£3k - £4k
Monthly
£3,450
Yield
5.25%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Elmscot earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 73/100. Investment score 62/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (48/100). 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
73/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
62/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
15/ 100
Low
Walkability
48/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 3Bike 34
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£788,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£3,450
Gross Yield5.25%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-3.5%
5y Growth+0.3%
10y Growth+2.4%
Last Sold Price£685,000 (2021-04-27)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
6CO7 7AW
Approval Rate
50%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01575/ROC
    Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act for Removal of Condition 18 (Highway Works) of application 24/01507/FUL to remove item 3 (widening of Chruch Road carriageway north of Pavillion View to a minimum width of 5.5m up to and including the access into the development.
    Pending
  • 26/01400/WTPO
    Works related to Tree Preservation Order (16/00004/TPO) - T1 and T2 - Oak Trees - Reduce the hight by up to 3 meters and reduce the lateral limbs to suit.
    Approved
  • 26/01365/DISCON
    Discharge of conditions application for 24/01507/FUL - Condition 14 (Archaeological Works 2)
    Conditions
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership71.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2021-04-27
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,545
Population Density1,412 /km²
Owner Occupied80%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 58%65+ 24%
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Schools Nearby

  • Elmstead Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Market Field School and College
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley
    1.6 mi
    Good
  • Broomgrove Infant School
    2.0 mi
    GoodConcerns

1 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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