Exquisite Home says ..
Colchester, historic yet modern, is a mix of the ancient and the contemporary. It occupies an enviable location in northeast Essex with the A12 looping around it, the A120 nearby, Stansted airport thirty miles away and the port of Harwich twenty. Regular fast trains run south from Colchester and ...
Property Oracle says ..
This property is a four bedroom detached house located in Highwoods, Colchester. The location benefits from being close to several highly-rated schools, including The Gilberd School (Outstanding Ofsted rating) and Brinkley Grove Primary School (Good Ofsted rating). Colchester town centre and train station are also within reasonable commuting distance. The property itself appears to be in good condition, with modern fixtures and fittings. It features a well-maintained patio area, ideal for outdoor entertaining. While the plot size is not specified, the images suggest a manageable garden space. The list price of £550,000 is notably higher than the average price for the area (£319,444), but the larger size (1980.56 sqft vs. average 989 sqft) and superior condition compared to nearby properties justify the premium to some extent. However, a detailed comparison with similar properties in the area would be necessary to definitively assess the price competitiveness.
Therefore, we give this property 7 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 9
- Location
- 9
- Land
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft (est)
- 1,980.56
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 284,633.00 £Decreased by 10.38 %
- Est sale value
- 732,807.20 £Increased by 16.35 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,248.00 £/moIncreased by 9.09 %
- Est letting value
- 1,980.56 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 5.26 %Increased by 21.76 %
- Crime Rate
- 6.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trinity School | Free Schools | 0.44 KM | |
| The Gilberd School | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 0.52 KM |
| Brinkley Grove Primary School | Foundation School | Good | 0.66 KM |
| Highwoods Community Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.93 KM |
| Camulos Academy | Academy Sponsor Led | Good | 1.36 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Lane | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Axial Way | £ 375,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Ridgeway | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Princess Drive | £ 300,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| The Crescent | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester | 6861 | COL | 3.10 KM |
| Colchester Town | 6853 | CET | 3.74 KM |
| Hythe (Essex) | 6851 | HYH | 3.98 KM |
| Wivenhoe | 6860 | WIV | 8.35 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highwoods, Colchester | £ 550,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Gavin Way, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 | £ 190,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Gavin Way, Highwoods | £ 280,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Carus Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex | £ 375,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.04 KM |
| Carius Close, Highwoods, Colchester | £ 375,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 130 Gavin Way | £ 156,950 | 0.01 KM |
| 100 Gavin Way | £ 175,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 116 Gavin Way | £ 134,050 | 0.01 KM |
| 134 Gavin Way | £ 280,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 124 Gavin Way | £ 207,000 | 0.01 KM |