8 Edward Paxman Gardens, Colchester, CO1 2NL
UPRN:10034893295Terrace Property3 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (79)
Data freshness:Listing· 6mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-04-27T01:39:21.673401+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T08:52:19.908232+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:34:23.309606+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed today (2026-11-06T17:35:25.388574+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
HP Score
79
/ 100
Strong
Verdict
today
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed
Evidence
19 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£292,000
£277k - £306kHigh
Estimate
£292k
Range
£277k – £306k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,500
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,500
Yield
6.16%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
8 Edward Paxman Gardens earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 79/100. Investment score 69/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (81/100). 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
79
HP Score
79/ 100
Strong
69
Investment Score
69/ 100
Moderate
20
Crime Score
20/ 100
Moderate
81
Walkability
81/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 23Bike 70
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£292,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,500
Gross Yield6.16%
1y Growth+5.5%
3y Growth-0.6%
5y Growth+1.4%
10y Growth+3.0%
Last Sold Price£275,000 (2023-07-26)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0CO1 2NL
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending261890Replacement windows at rear and rear side.
- Pending261846Application to discharge condition 4 (roof tile details) to application 261344.
- Pending261773Demolition of existing stores, formation of 1 bed maisonette
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership59.8%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2023-07-26
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
13 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£31,589
Population Density-
Owner Occupied38%
Age Distribution
0-15 26%16-64 67%65+ 7%
Schools Nearby
- St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester0.5 miOutstanding
- Kendall Church of England Primary School0.5 miArea grades2025
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- St James the Great Church of England Primary School0.5 miGood
- St. George's School0.6 miGood
2 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 10 Edward Paxman Gardens-£173k-
- 8 Edward Paxman Gardens-£275k-
- 14 Edward Paxman Gardens-£240k-
- 6 Edward Paxman Gardens-£260k-