Flat 6, Wickham House, 1 Northgate Street, Colchester, CO1 1HA
UPRN:10091122188Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 1991-1995
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (77)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:34:21.689856+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed today (2026-11-10T17:41:32.106891+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 refresh
HP Score
72
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
today
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
18 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£159,000
£143k - £175kMedium
Estimate
£159k
Range
£143k – £175k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£900
£850 - £950
Monthly
£900
Yield
6.79%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
Flat 6 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 72/100. Investment score 64/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (96/100). 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 listingsMarket 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
72
HP Score
72/ 100
Mixed
64
Investment Score
64/ 100
Moderate
60
Crime Score
60/ 100
Elevated
96
Walkability
96/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 29Bike 73
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£159,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£900
Gross Yield6.79%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.6%
5y Growth+1.4%
10y Growth+3.0%
Last Sold Price£142,500 (2017-03-17)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseModerate
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0CO1 1HA
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending2619506no London Plane Trees. Re pollard back to previous cuts.
- Pending261955Display of 1x internally illuminated lettering only fascia sign and 2xinternally illuminated lettering only wall mounted projecting signs.
- Pending261939Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed loft conversion, including rear facing dormer & front facing rooflights
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership59.8%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining87 yrs
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeLeasehold
- Last Ownership Change2017-03-17
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (-)
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Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
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EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£31,589
Population Density2,201 /km²
Owner Occupied39%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 71%65+ 11%
Schools Nearby
- -The Sixth Form College Colchester0.1 mi
- North Primary School and Nursery0.2 miGood
- -Colchester Institute0.3 mi
- St Helena School0.3 miGood
4 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- Wickham House, 1 Northgate Street-£135k-
- 2 Northgate Street-£218k-
- Wickham House, 1 Northgate Street-£85k-
- Wickham House, 1 Northgate Street-£100k-