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Stanwick, Smythes Green, Layer Marney, Colchester, CO5 9XW

UPRN:10091125246Detached House4 bedsBuilt -
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (77)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:34:31.651893+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
Stanwick, Smythes Green, Layer Marney, Colchester, CO5 9XW

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

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

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Stanwick earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 60/100. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (0/100). 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
60/ 100
Mixed
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Investment Score
No data
Crime Score
13/ 100
Low
Walkability
0/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 3Bike 22
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate-
Rent Estimate (pcm)-
Gross Yield-
1y Growth+67.8%
3y Growth-1.3%
5y Growth+0.4%
10y Growth+2.3%
Last Sold Price£675,000 (2018-05-25)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CO5 9XW
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 261580
    Listed building consent application for proposed demolition of existing conservatory and replacement with orangery. Rebuild existing barn into office, gym and annex. Minor internal amendments and windows/ doors to rear wing. Associated revised patio and
    Pending
  • 261578
    Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and replacement with orangery. Rebuild existing barn into office, gym and annex. Minor internal amendments and windows / doors to rear wing. Associated revised patio and outdoor swimming pool.
    Pending
  • ESS/31/24/COL/25/02
    Details pursuant to condition 25 (Written Scheme of Investigation) of planning permission ref: ESS/31/24/COL (Change of use of agricultural land to a waste management use and construction of a concrete pad to enable the extension of green waste open windrow composting operations, topsoil blending and storage operations, construction of a new surface water attenuation lagoon and perimeter landscaped soil bunds)
    Approved

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership70.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2018-05-25
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,589
Population Density97 /km²
Owner Occupied90%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 62%65+ 21%

Schools Nearby

  • Messing Primary School
    1.6 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Milldene Primary School
    1.7 mi
    Good
  • Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
    1.7 mi
    Good
  • Thurstable School
    1.8 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

5 of 15 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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  • Lambourne Smythes Green
    -
    £2k
    -
  • Hollyhocks Smythes Green
    -
    £850k
    -
  • Layer Marney Nurseries Smythes Green
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    £35k
    -
  • Bloomsbury Smythes Green
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    £500k
    -