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12 The View, Museum Street, Colchester, CO1 1BE

UPRN:10034897499Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (79)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T08:52:19.908232+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:54:16.286042+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed yesterday (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
12 The View, Museum Street, Colchester, CO1 1BE

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£134,000
£121k - £148kMedium
Estimate
£134k
Range
£121k – £148k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£750
£700 - £800
Monthly
£750
Yield
6.72%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

12 The View earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 63/100. Investment score 64/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (97/100). 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
63/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
64/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
91/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
97/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 41Bike 75
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£134,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£750
Gross Yield6.72%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.6%
5y Growth+1.4%
10y Growth+3.0%
Last Sold Price£115,595 (2016-10-07)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CO1 1BE
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 261939
    Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed loft conversion, including rear facing dormer & front facing rooflights
    Pending
  • 261846
    Application to discharge condition 4 (roof tile details) to application 261344.
    Pending
  • 261841
    ** REVISED DESCRIPTION ** Variation of Conditions 2 and 5 of Planning Permission 242060 for the 'repair and redevelopment of Jumbo to createa multifunctional heritage interpretation & private hire event space. Partial ground floor infill, new staircase &
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership59.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining106 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2016-10-07
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,589
Population Density-
Owner Occupied33%
Age Distribution
0-15 16%16-64 71%65+ 13%

Schools Nearby

  • The Sixth Form College Colchester
    0.3 mi
    -
  • St John's Green Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
    0.3 mi
    Outstanding
  • North Primary School and Nursery
    0.5 mi
    Good

2 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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