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26 Abberton Grange, Layer Road, Abberton, Colchester, CO5 7NL

UPRN:10070238436Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt 1991-1995
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (67)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-14T04:00:04.462435+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:05:36.189437+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 refresh
26 Abberton Grange, Layer Road, Abberton, Colchester, CO5 7NL

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£129,000
£122k - £135kHigh
Estimate
£129k
Range
£122k – £135k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£650
£600 - £650
Monthly
£650
Yield
6.05%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

26 Abberton Grange earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 62/100. Investment score 54/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (1/100). 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
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HP Score
62/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
54/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
8/ 100
Low
Walkability
1/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 39Bike 26
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£129,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£650
Gross Yield6.05%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.3%
5y Growth+0.4%
10y Growth+2.3%
Last Sold Price£135,000 (2022-05-20)
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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
0CO5 7NL
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 261704
    Siting of domestic solar PV array comprising 40no panels.
    Pending
  • 251207
    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use of cartlodge building as a residential dwelling in excess of ten years
    Approved
  • 240441
    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed:Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to 5 x Dwellinghouses (Class C3), and for building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion
    Rejected
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership70.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining105 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2022-05-20
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,589
Population Density166 /km²
Owner Occupied86%
Age Distribution
0-15 13%16-64 56%65+ 31%
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Schools Nearby

  • Langenhoe Community Primary School
    0.9 mi

    Inspected as Langenhoe Community Primary School (URN 114729) on 10 Jan 2023

  • Cherry Tree Academy
    1.3 mi
    Good
  • Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
    1.7 mi
    Good
  • St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
    1.8 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

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

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