23 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent, Colchester, CO2 7QP
UPRN:10070234412Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (80)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-11T04:00:09.660235+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:34:27.882921+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-10T17:28:42.738477+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)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+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· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-11T14:54:39.652171+00:00)
HP Score
76
/ 100
Strong
Verdict
2 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed
Evidence
20 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£172,000
£164k - £181kHigh
Estimate
£172k
Range
£164k – £181k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,150
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,150
Yield
8.02%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
23 Abbey Court earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 76/100. Investment score 65/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (78/100). 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
76
HP Score
76/ 100
Strong
65
Investment Score
65/ 100
Moderate
26
Crime Score
26/ 100
Moderate
78
Walkability
78/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 21Bike 74
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£172,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,150
Gross Yield8.02%
1y Growth+4.1%
3y Growth-0.6%
5y Growth+2.8%
10y Growth+3.5%
Last Sold Price£170,000 (2025-03-31)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseHigh
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0CO2 7QP
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending261983Change of use at ground floor from office (Use class E) to a cafe.
- Pending261984Apply for advertisement consent to change the colour of the proposed front facade, add building signage, external lighting and a hanging building sign.
- Pending261773Demolition of existing stores, formation of 1 bed maisonette
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership55.5%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining104 yrs
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeLeasehold
- Last Ownership Change2025-03-31
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
15 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£31,589
Population Density-
Owner Occupied52%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 65%65+ 14%
Schools Nearby
- St. George's School0.2 miGood
- St John's Green Primary School0.5 miGood
- St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester0.7 miOutstanding
- Inspected by ISIColchester Prep & High School0.7 mi
4 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- Abbey Court Meyrick Crescent-£153k-
- Abbey Court Meyrick Crescent-£165k-
- Abbey Court Meyrick Crescent-£170k-
- Abbey Court Meyrick Crescent-£175k-