Flat 2, Flagman House, 40 Porter Drive, Colchester, CO3 9FQ
UPRN:10095442954Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 2021
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: 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 (2026-07-10T09:34:29.794755+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-10T18:04:01.171711+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 2d 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· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
HP Score
59
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
yesterday
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
20 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£287,000
£272k - £301kHigh
Estimate
£287k
Range
£272k – £301k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,700
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,700
Yield
7.11%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
Flat 2 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 59/100. Investment score 59/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is limited (33/100). 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 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
59
HP Score
59/ 100
Mixed
59
Investment Score
59/ 100
Moderate
59
Crime Score
59/ 100
Elevated
33
Walkability
33/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 6Bike 33
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£287,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,700
Gross Yield7.11%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-2.5%
5y Growth+0.5%
10y Growth+2.1%
Last Sold Price£271,001 (2022-12-15)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseModerate
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0CO3 9FQ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- ApprovedCC/COL/24/26/04/01Details pursuant to Condition 4 - Construction Management Plan for planning application ref: CC/COL/24/26 (Demolition of an existing brickwork annex and construction of a single storey extension together with associated works)
- Pending261738Variation of Condition 1 of planning consent COL/95/0861 - To expand the range of goods that can be sold from the unit
- Conditions261686Proposed side extension to form additional living accommodation
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership62%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining120 yrs
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeLeasehold
- Last Ownership Change2022-12-15
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
1 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£31,589
Population Density-
Owner Occupied73%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 63%65+ 16%
Schools Nearby
- Inspected by ISIHolmwood House School0.3 mi
- Stanway Primary School0.7 miGood
- Doucecroft School0.7 miRequires improvement
- Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils0.8 miGood
3 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- Flagman House, 40 Porter Drive-£260k-
- 46 Porter Drive-£395k-
- 52 Porter Drive-£669k-
- 48 Porter Drive-£375k-