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Hillhouse Farm, Lodge Lane, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7RD

UPRN:100091474599Detached House6 bedsBuilt -
FreeholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: B (85)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:54:21.061108+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T15:58:20.859391+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)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+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
Map view of Hillhouse Farm, Lodge Lane, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7RD
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HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£3,872,000
£3.10M - £4.65MLow
Estimate
£3.87M
Range
£3.10M – £4.65M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£17,100
£16k - £18k
Monthly
£17,100
Yield
5.30%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Hillhouse Farm earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 63/100. Investment score 64/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (2/100). 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 RegisterOfcom 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
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HP Score
63/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
64/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
15/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
2/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 4Bike 24
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£3,872,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£17,100
Gross Yield5.30%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-3.5%
5y Growth+0.3%
10y Growth+2.4%
Last Sold Price£1,500,000 (2014-01-06)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0CO7 7RD
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01335/DISCON
    Discharge of conditions application for 24/00062/FUL - Condition 9 (Wildlife Sensitive Lighting Design Scheme)
    Conditions
  • 26/00995/FULHH
    Householder Planning Application - Replacement of existing roof including raising the eaves and ridge and the addition of dormer windows. Alteration to fenestration to ground and first floor.
    Approved
  • 26/00511/VOC
    Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act for Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plan) of application 24/00531/VOC to allow for minor alteration to garage for first floor storage area.
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership71.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2014-01-06
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,545
Population Density-
Owner Occupied83%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 64%65+ 17%
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Schools Nearby

  • Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
    1.2 mi

    Inspected as St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Ardleigh (URN 115084) on 4 Oct 2022

  • St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
    1.4 mi
    Good
  • Brinkley Grove Primary School
    1.6 mi
    -
  • Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
    1.6 mi
    Good

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

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Comparables

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  • Chilvers Cottage Lodge Lane
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  • Hillhouse Farm Lodge Lane
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    £1.50M
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  • Chivers Cottage Lodge Lane
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    £145k
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