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4 Acland Avenue, Colchester, CO3 3RS

UPRN:303001091Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band FEPC: D (68)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-08-27T04:00:02.996045+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T13:10:54.641050+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:16:18.206231+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T11:06:02.984539+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 refresh
4 Acland Avenue, Colchester, CO3 3RS

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£836,000
£752k - £920kMedium
Estimate
£836k
Range
£752k – £920k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£3,350
£3k - £4k
Monthly
£3,350
Yield
4.81%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

4 Acland Avenue earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 72/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (33/100). 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
72/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
60/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
8/ 100
Low
Walkability
33/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 7Bike 60
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£836,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£3,350
Gross Yield4.81%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-2.5%
5y Growth+0.5%
10y Growth+2.1%
Last Sold Price£745,000 (2014-11-21)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CO3 3RS
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 261848
    x 1 Sycamore (S1) to have crown reduced back to most recent previous points (leaving a flowing branch line where possible).
    Pending
  • 261822
    T1 - Walnut Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metres - To keep the tree in a manageable size and T2 - Cherry Crown Reduction - Reducing back to old pruning points - To keep the tree in a manageable size
    Pending
  • 261804
    Applcation to discharge condition 6 of approved application 145199.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership62%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2014-11-21
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,589
Population Density-
Owner Occupied86%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 56%65+ 30%

Schools Nearby

  • St Mary's School for Girls
    0.5 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • St Benedict's Catholic College
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Colchester County High School for Girls
    0.5 mi
    Outstanding
  • Kingswode Hoe School
    0.6 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

6 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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  • 4 Acland Avenue
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    £825k
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  • 14 Acland Avenue
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    £323k
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  • 7 Acland Avenue
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    £658k
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  • 13 Acland Avenue
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    £320k
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