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8 James Ward Road, Colchester, CO2 9RT

UPRN:10095446426Semi-Detached House2 bedsBuilt 2021
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: B (82)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:34:27.882921+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)
8 James Ward Road, Colchester, CO2 9RT

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
5 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£301,000
£286k - £316kHigh
Estimate
£301k
Range
£286k – £316k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,650
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,650
Yield
6.58%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

8 James Ward Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 77/100. Investment score 66/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. 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 listingsMarket 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)ONS 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
77/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
66/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
28/ 100
Moderate
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Walkability
No data
Transit & Bike
No data

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£301,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,650
Gross Yield6.58%
1y Growth+6.8%
3y Growth-0.6%
5y Growth+2.8%
10y Growth+3.5%
Last Sold Price£280,000 (2024-06-27)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0CO2 9RT
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 261476
    Replacement of existing tennis court (private use) with an equestrian manege (private use)
    Conditions
  • 260992
    Two storey side extension with replacement conservatory. New link fromside extension to replacement garage
    Pending
  • 260993
    Formation of a new soft-surfaced driveway and vehicular access, including the installation of timber field gates and post-and-rail fencing.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership55.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2024-06-27
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,589
Population Density955 /km²
Owner Occupied53%
Age Distribution
0-15 24%16-64 67%65+ 9%
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Schools Nearby

  • St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Montgomery Primary School, Colchester
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
    0.7 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Kings Ford Academy
    0.7 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

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

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Comparables

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