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53 Gratian Close, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9EX

UPRN:10034893370End Terrace House4 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (76)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-17T04:00:02.382776+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 (2026-07-10T08:18:27.953485+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+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· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo 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 (2026-05-17T03:07:22.435062+00:00)
53 Gratian Close, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9EX

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£327,000
£311k - £344kHigh
Estimate
£327k
Range
£311k – £344k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,950
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,950
Yield
7.16%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

53 Gratian Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 76/100. Investment score 67/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (49/100). 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
76/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
67/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
9/ 100
Low
Walkability
49/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 23Bike 59
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£327,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,950
Gross Yield7.16%
1y Growth+71.2%
3y Growth-0.8%
5y Growth+1.0%
10y Growth+3.3%
Last Sold Price£174,995 (2004-06-25)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0CO4 9EX
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 Change2004-06-25
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,589
Population Density8,152 /km²
Owner Occupied76%
Age Distribution
0-15 24%16-64 70%65+ 6%
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Schools Nearby

  • The Trinity School
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • The Gilberd School
    0.2 mi

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

  • Brinkley Grove Primary School
    0.2 mi
    -
  • Highwoods Community Primary School
    0.5 mi
    GoodImproving

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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  • 45 Gratian Close
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    £210k
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  • 49 Gratian Close
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    £330k
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