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240B Straight Road, Colchester, CO3 9DU

UPRN:10070238289Detached Bungalow3 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (77)
Data freshness:Listing· 1mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T04:00:03.274542+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:23:51.955798+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-10T17:28:42.738477+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· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T17:08:14.008943+00:00)
240B Straight Road, Colchester, CO3 9DU

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£376,000
£357k - £394kHigh
Estimate
£376k
Range
£357k – £394k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,500
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,500
Yield
4.79%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

240B Straight Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 77/100. Investment score 62/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (53/100). 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.

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 Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
77/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
62/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
4/ 100
Low
Walkability
53/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 25Bike 64
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£376,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,500
Gross Yield4.79%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-2.5%
5y Growth+0.5%
10y Growth+2.1%
Last Sold Price£250,000 (2013-10-10)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseBelow 40 dB
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CO3 9DU
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 261878
    Demolition of existing outbuildings. Ground floor rear and side extension with part first floor rear extension. Remodelling of front elevation to replace high level cladding and flat roof over porch and bay window.
    Pending
  • 261871
    Proposed single storey rear extension, garage conversions, front porch, relocation of existing conservatory and proposed brick built shed.
    Pending
  • 261819
    Alterations to shopfront in connection with the proposed residential conversion of the building pursuant to a separate Class MA prior approval application.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership62%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2013-10-10
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,589
Population Density2,713 /km²
Owner Occupied87%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 63%65+ 20%
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Schools Nearby

  • St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Prettygate Junior School
    0.5 mi
    GoodImproving
  • Prettygate Infant School
    0.5 mi
    GoodConcerns
  • Home Farm Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

5 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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