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6 Market Close, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 7FH

UPRN:10090659545Detached House3 bedsBuilt -
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: B (83)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:04:57.867654+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T17:38:42.979350+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· 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· 6mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-17T03:26:16.491947+00:00)
6 Market Close, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 7FH

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
4 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
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Rent Estimate (pcm)
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Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

6 Market Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 78/100. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (51/100). 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 coverageHM 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
HP Score
78/ 100
Strong
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Investment Score
No data
Crime Score
15/ 100
Low
Walkability
51/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 6Bike 34
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate-
Rent Estimate (pcm)-
Gross Yield-
1y Growth-
3y Growth-3.5%
5y Growth+0.3%
10y Growth+2.4%
Last Sold Price£332,500 (2020-11-30)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CO7 7FH
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01575/ROC
    Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act for Variation of Condition 18 (Highway Works) of application 24/01507/FUL to remove item 3 (widening of Church Road carriageway north of Pavillion View to a minimum width of 5.5m up to and including the access into the development.
    Pending
  • 26/01400/WTPO
    Works related to Tree Preservation Order (16/00004/TPO) - T1 and T2 - Oak Trees - Reduce the hight by up to 3 meters and reduce the lateral limbs to suit.
    Approved
  • 26/01365/DISCON
    Discharge of conditions application for 24/01507/FUL - Condition 14 (Archaeological Works 2)
    Conditions

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership71.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2020-11-30
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,545
Population Density1,412 /km²
Owner Occupied80%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 58%65+ 24%

Schools Nearby

  • Market Field School and College
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Elmstead Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley
    1.7 mi
    Good
  • Millfields Primary School
    1.8 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

1 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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