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1C Alexandra Road, Colchester, CO3 3DB

UPRN:303001567Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 1996-2002
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (61)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-02T04:00:05.857782+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:07:38.103189+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 refresh
1C Alexandra Road, Colchester, CO3 3DB

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£158,000
£142k - £173kMedium
Estimate
£158k
Range
£142k – £173k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£950
£900 - £1k
Monthly
£950
Yield
7.22%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

1C Alexandra Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 58/100. Investment score 58/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is good (73/100). 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 NationsMarket 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
HP Score
58/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
58/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
94/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
73/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 34Bike 69
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£158,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£950
Gross Yield7.22%
1y Growth-26.5%
3y Growth-2.5%
5y Growth+0.5%
10y Growth+2.1%
Last Sold Price£114,995 (2003-09-19)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CO3 3DB
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 261950
    6no London Plane Trees. Re pollard back to previous cuts.
    Pending
  • 261955
    Display of 1x internally illuminated lettering only fascia sign and 2xinternally illuminated lettering only wall mounted projecting signs.
    Pending
  • 261939
    Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed loft conversion, including rear facing dormer & front facing rooflights
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership62%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2003-09-19
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,589
Population Density3,388 /km²
Owner Occupied53%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 68%65+ 11%

Schools Nearby

  • Colchester Prep & High School
    0.1 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Colchester Royal Grammar School
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • St John's Green Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • The Sixth Form College Colchester
    0.3 mi
    -

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

Comparables

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  • 13 Alexandra Road
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  • 9 Alexandra Road
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    £240k
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  • 8 Alexandra Road
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    £270k
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