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4 Datchet House, Upper Street, Stratford St. Mary, Colchester, CO7 6JH

UPRN:100091362402Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: C (71)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:31:50.741490+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-10T15:57:15.096864+00:00)EPC· 1mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-01T13:31:36.749897+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
4 Datchet House, Upper Street, Stratford St. Mary, Colchester, CO7 6JH

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£172,000
£138k - £207kLow
Estimate
£172k
Range
£138k – £207k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£850
£800 - £900
Monthly
£850
Yield
5.93%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

4 Datchet House earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 70/100. Investment score 57/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (28/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
70/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
57/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
4/ 100
Low
Walkability
28/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 7Bike 38
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£172,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£850
Gross Yield5.93%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-3.5%
5y Growth+0.3%
10y Growth+2.4%
Last Sold Price£89,000 (2012-10-23)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0CO7 6JH
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • DC/26/04368
    Full Planning Application - Reconfiguration and extension of Nos. 1 and 3 The Island to provide 3no. one-bedroom visitor cottages; Change of use of land to a seasonal outdoor wedding ceremony space including seasonal canopy and erection of ceremony pavilion building.
    Pending
  • DC/26/04268
    Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Re-pollard 1 No. Pseudo Acacia (T1), Reduce crown of 1 No. Strawberry tree (T2) by 50% and reduce 1 No. Plum (T3) by 30%
    Approved
  • DC/26/04101
    Application for Listed Building Consent - Internal repairs, alterations, restoration and structural works as detailed in the Design and Access Statement
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership71.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining82 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2012-10-23
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£30,118
Population Density66 /km²
Owner Occupied82%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 56%65+ 27%
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Schools Nearby

  • Stratford St Mary Primary School
    0.1 mi
    GoodConcerns
  • Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
    1.5 mi
    Good
  • East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
    1.6 mi
    Good
  • Langham Primary Academy
    1.9 mi

    Inspected as Langham Primary School (URN 114730) on 1 Nov 2023

4 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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