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3 Sussex Road, Colchester, CO3 3QH

UPRN:303001371Terrace Property3 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: D (63)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T13:10:54.641050+00:00)Planning· 5mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-13T06:31:12.384531+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+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· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo 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)
3 Sussex Road, Colchester, CO3 3QH

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£353,000
£335k - £370kHigh
Estimate
£353k
Range
£335k – £370k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,700
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,700
Yield
5.78%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

3 Sussex Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 76/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (62/100). 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 Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
76/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
60/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
14/ 100
Low
Walkability
62/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 11Bike 66
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£353,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,700
Gross Yield5.78%
1y Growth-36.6%
3y Growth-2.5%
5y Growth+0.5%
10y Growth+2.1%
Last Sold Price£317,000 (2021-04-30)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0CO3 3QH
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 261939
    Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed loft conversion, including rear facing dormer & front facing rooflights
    Pending
  • 261894
    Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed demolition of existing rear conservatory, erection of single storey rear extension
    Pending
  • 261848
    x 1 Sycamore (S1) to have crown reduced back to most recent previous points (leaving a flowing branch line where possible).
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership62%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2021-04-30
  • 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£31,589
Population Density545 /km²
Owner Occupied76%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 60%65+ 23%
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Schools Nearby

  • St Mary's School for Girls
    0.1 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Kingswode Hoe School
    0.1 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • St Benedict's Catholic College
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Colchester County High School for Girls
    0.3 mi
    Outstanding

3 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • 8 Sussex Road
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    £465k
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  • 8 Sussex Road
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    £333k
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  • 21A Sussex Road
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    £625k
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  • 9 Sussex Road
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    £425k
    -