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48 Michael Wright Way, Great Bentley, Colchester, CO7 8GH

UPRN:10094250852Detached Bungalow2 bedsBuilt 2022
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: B (83)
Data freshness:Planning· freshPlanning: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-11T07:25:31.015908+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T17:55:29.676818+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)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+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· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-11T15:02:48.187297+00:00)
48 Michael Wright Way, Great Bentley, Colchester, CO7 8GH

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£420,000
£399k - £441kHigh
Estimate
£420k
Range
£399k – £441k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,850
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,850
Yield
5.29%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

48 Michael Wright Way earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 60/100. Investment score 61/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (10/100). 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 coverageMarket 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
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HP Score
60/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
61/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
22/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
10/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 2Bike 25
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£420,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,850
Gross Yield5.29%
1y Growth-23.7%
3y Growth-3.5%
5y Growth+0.3%
10y Growth+2.4%
Last Sold Price£460,000 (2022-10-20)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseBelow 40 dB
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
2CO7 8GH
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01753/TCA
    Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - 1 No. (T1) Silver Birch - Reduce crown by 2 - 3 metres, back to previous points. 1 No. (T2) Lilac - Remove one dead stem.
    Pending
  • 26/01733/FULHH
    Householder Planning Application - Single storey rear extension.
    Pending
  • 26/01723/WTREX
    An exception to the normal requirement obtain consent under the terms and conditions of the Tree Preservation Order as set out in Section 14 (1) (c) of the Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation) (England) Regulations 2012. Felling of Horse Chestnut tree to ground level.
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership71.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2022-10-20
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,545
Population Density192 /km²
Owner Occupied84%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 58%65+ 25%
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Schools Nearby

  • Great Bentley Primary School
    0.6 mi

    Inspected as Great Bentley Primary School (URN 114736) on 3 Nov 2022

  • Weeley St Andrew's CofE Primary School
    2.0 mi
    Good
  • Tendring Primary School
    2.5 mi
    -
  • Alresford Primary School
    3.1 mi
    Good

4 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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