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78 Garland Road, Colchester, CO2 7GD

UPRN:10034897643Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (78)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-13T04:00:01.808529+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 (2026-07-10T09:34:27.882921+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· 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 refresh
78 Garland Road, Colchester, CO2 7GD

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£207,000
£196k - £217kHigh
Estimate
£207k
Range
£196k – £217k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,400
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,400
Yield
8.12%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

78 Garland Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 52/100. Investment score 59/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is limited (46/100). 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.

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HP Score
52/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
59/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
94/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
46/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 26Bike 62
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£207,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,400
Gross Yield8.12%
1y Growth+81.8%
3y Growth-0.6%
5y Growth+2.8%
10y Growth+3.5%
Last Sold Price£135,000 (2009-10-02)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0CO2 7GD
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 261894
    Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed demolition of existing rear conservatory, erection of single storey rear extension
    Pending
  • 261848
    x 1 Sycamore (S1) to have crown reduced back to most recent previous points (leaving a flowing branch line where possible).
    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
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership55.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2009-10-02
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,589
Population Density-
Owner Occupied53%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 68%65+ 11%
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Schools Nearby

  • Colchester Prep & High School
    0.2 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Hamilton Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Colchester Royal Grammar School
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • St John's Green Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Good

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

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