Peppercorns, 1A Lexden Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, CO6 3BT
UPRN:10093742702Detached House3 bedsBuilt -
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: B (84)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:22:43.830317+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-06T17:41:53.203824+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 (2026-05-17T03:16:19.922526+00:00)
HP Score
74
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
4 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
17 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
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Rent Estimate (pcm)
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Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
Peppercorns earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 74/100. Investment score 64/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (35/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
74
HP Score
74/ 100
Mixed
64
Investment Score
64/ 100
Moderate
8
Crime Score
8/ 100
Low
35
Walkability
35/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 17Bike 31
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate-
Rent Estimate (pcm)-
Gross Yield-
1y Growth-25.1%
3y Growth-0.8%
5y Growth+0.2%
10y Growth+2.5%
Last Sold Price£503,750 (2025-09-12)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseModerate
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0CO6 3BT
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending261856Demolition of existing temporary structure and replacement with new extension.
- Pending261777Full Planning Application for the conversion of existing barn to dwellinghouse (C3) and for building operations reasonably necessary for conversion.
- Pending261665Listed building consent application for the replacement of 11no. existing, obsolete GVT 154 roof windows with 11 high-efficiency conservation roof windows.
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership72.5%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2025-09-12
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
5 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£31,589
Population Density231 /km²
Owner Occupied93%
Age Distribution
0-15 16%16-64 54%65+ 30%
Schools Nearby
- Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt0.3 miGood
- The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School1.3 miArea grades2025
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- Braiswick Primary School1.6 miGood
- Inspected by ISIHolmwood House School1.7 mi
3 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 1A Lexden Road-£515k-
- 1A Lexden Road-£504k-
- 20 Lexden Road-£820k-
- Cedar Court Lexden Road-£525k-