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2 Aurora Drive, Colchester, CO2 9GT

UPRN:10095443665Detached House3 bedsBuilt 2021
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: B (83)
Data freshness:Listing· 1mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-09T04:00:03.047510+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:34:27.882921+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T17:54:48.005132+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· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
2 Aurora Drive, Colchester, CO2 9GT

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
£367,000
£349k - £386kHigh
Estimate
£367k
Range
£349k – £386k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,850
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,850
Yield
6.05%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

2 Aurora Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 72/100. Investment score 65/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (51/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
72/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
65/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
21/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
51/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 16Bike 62
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£367,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,850
Gross Yield6.05%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.6%
5y Growth+2.8%
10y Growth+3.5%
Last Sold Price£350,000 (2021-11-19)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0CO2 9GT
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 261871
    Proposed single storey rear extension, garage conversions, front porch, relocation of existing conservatory and proposed brick built shed.
    Pending
  • 261819
    Alterations to shopfront in connection with the proposed residential conversion of the building pursuant to a separate Class MA prior approval application.
    Pending
  • 261818
    Prior approval notification under Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015,as amended for change of use of the former vacant Post Office (Use Class E) to residential use (Use Class C3), reinst
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership55.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2021-11-19
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,589
Population Density-
Owner Occupied68%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 67%65+ 13%
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Schools Nearby

  • Gosbecks Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Paxman Academy
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
    0.6 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Kings Ford Academy
    0.6 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

4 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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