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4 Beech Tree Lodge, Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3RA

UPRN:10070235647Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: B (81)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:06:05.281956+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed today (2026-11-10T17:28:42.738477+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· 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· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
4 Beech Tree Lodge, Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3RA

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£249,000
£236k - £261kHigh
Estimate
£249k
Range
£236k – £261k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,500
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,500
Yield
7.23%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

4 Beech Tree Lodge earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 73/100. Investment score 65/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (40/100). 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
73/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
65/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
14/ 100
Low
Walkability
40/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 8Bike 60
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£249,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,500
Gross Yield7.23%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-2.5%
5y Growth+0.5%
10y Growth+2.1%
Last Sold Price£250,000 (2017-09-15)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0CO3 3RA
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 261950
    6no London Plane Trees. Re pollard back to previous cuts.
    Pending
  • 261848
    x 1 Sycamore (S1) to have crown reduced back to most recent previous points (leaving a flowing branch line where possible).
    Pending
  • 261823
    T1 - Silver Birch Tree - Roadside Boundary - Fell to ground level. Tree leans towards the road and the roots are pushing the retaining wall underneath which is now no longer dead straight. The Tree also grows into the service cables even after a 30% redu
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership62%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2017-09-15
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,589
Population Density-
Owner Occupied76%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 60%65+ 23%
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Schools Nearby

  • St Mary's School for Girls
    0.3 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • St Benedict's Catholic College
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Colchester County High School for Girls
    0.4 mi
    Outstanding
  • Kingswode Hoe School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

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

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