Achnacone Drive
Colchester, Essex, England
Reality check: At £525,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 16% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 16% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (16), safety (45), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 16% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (16), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£525,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 16% over 5 years, but environment scores only 16/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Achnacone Drive is located in Colchester, Essex. Crime is around average for the area, with 93 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 62% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 217m away. The median property price is £525,000, with strong growth of 16% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 316m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Achnacone Drive, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (4)
- Oaks Hospital 1217m · 15 min walk
- Colchester General Hospital 1564m · 20 min walk
- Mill Road Therapy Centre 1646m · 21 min walk
- The Northgate Centre 1832m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bergholt Rd Park 951m · 12 min walk
- Mile End Recreation Ground 1101m · 14 min walk
- Cymbeline Meadows 1199m · 15 min walk
- Maltings Park 1389m · 17 min walk
- Hilly Fields Local Nature Reserve 1603m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Braiswick Primary School 316m · 4 min walk
- Myland Community Primary School 1244m · 16 min walk
- St Helena School 1475m · 18 min walk
- North Primary School and Nursery 1693m · 21 min walk
- Kingswode Hoe School 1857m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Braiswick — Colchester48
- Churnwood Road — Colchester49
- Hazelton Road — Colchester49
- Holt Drive — Colchester48
- Woodrush End — Colchester47
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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