Flat 5, Crown House, 34–38, Colchester, CO2 7FA
UPRN:10091122940Converted Flat2 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: C (69)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:34:27.882921+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T17:41:28.637268+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
79
/ 100
Strong
Verdict
today
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed
Evidence
17 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£157,000
£149k - £165kHigh
Estimate
£157k
Range
£149k – £165k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,100
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,100
Yield
8.41%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
Flat 5 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 79/100. Investment score 67/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is excellent (97/100). 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
79
HP Score
79/ 100
Strong
67
Investment Score
67/ 100
Moderate
33
Crime Score
33/ 100
Moderate
97
Walkability
97/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 39Bike 73
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£157,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,100
Gross Yield8.41%
1y Growth+7.4%
3y Growth-0.6%
5y Growth+2.8%
10y Growth+3.5%
Last Sold Price£148,000 (2025-12-05)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseHigh
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0CO2 7FA
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 Ownership55.4%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining112 yrs
- CovenantsNone
- Lease TypeLeasehold
- Last Ownership Change2025-12-05
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (-)
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Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
-
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£31,589
Population Density6,058 /km²
Owner Occupied49%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 73%65+ 8%
Schools Nearby
- Inspected by ISIColchester Prep & High School0.2 mi
- St John's Green Primary School0.2 miGood
- -The Sixth Form College Colchester0.3 mi
- Colchester Royal Grammar School0.3 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
4 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- Crown House, 34 - 38 Southway-£148k-
- Crown House, 34 - 38 Southway-£121k-
- Crown House, 34 - 38 Southway-£175k-
- Crown House, 34 - 38 Southway-£130k-