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1 Carus Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9FU

UPRN:10034893260End Terrace House3 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (75)
Data freshness:Listing· 1mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-01T04:00:03.926134+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:23:58.576221+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T17:32:57.813060+00:00)EPC· 1mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-01T13:45:39.273374+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 (2026-05-17T03:07:50.513586+00:00)
1 Carus Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9FU

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
£330,000
£313k - £346kHigh
Estimate
£330k
Range
£313k – £346k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,850
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,850
Yield
6.73%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

1 Carus Crescent earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 73/100. Investment score 68/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (52/100). 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.

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HP Score
73/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
68/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
23/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
52/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 21Bike 61
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£330,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,850
Gross Yield6.73%
1y Growth+0.0%
3y Growth-0.8%
5y Growth+1.0%
10y Growth+3.3%
Last Sold Price£175,000 (2012-08-13)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0CO4 9FU
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 261885
    Proposed change of use of warehouse and adjoining office to indoor padel facility and pilates studio (use class E(d)) and ancillary facilities including co-working space and cafe
    Pending
  • 261829
    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6 of approved application 260619
    Pending
  • 261796
    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Development - Erection of replacement modular teaching block
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership60.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2012-08-13
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,589
Population Density1,426 /km²
Owner Occupied53%
Age Distribution
0-15 27%16-64 68%65+ 5%
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Schools Nearby

  • The Trinity School
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • The Gilberd School
    0.3 mi

    Inspected as The Gilberd School (URN 115357) on 22 Sep 2010

  • Brinkley Grove Primary School
    0.4 mi
    -
  • Camulos Academy
    0.5 mi
    -

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

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Comparables

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