Alport Avenue
Colchester, Essex, England
Reality check: At £325,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 49% 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: 49% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 49% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£325,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Alport Avenue is located in Colchester, Essex. Crime is around average for the area, with 137 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 57% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 202m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £325,000, with strong growth of 49% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Alport Avenue in Colchester on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Alport Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Manor Health & Wellness Centre 1353m · 17 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Chavasse V C House 1482m · 18 min walk
- Colchester Medical Aesthetics 1725m · 22 min walk
- Colchester Chiropractic Centre 1800m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Prettygate library 1020m · 13 min walk
- Colchester library 1751m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Garrison greensward 1479m · 18 min walk
- Hilly Fields Local Nature Reserve 1537m · 19 min walk
- Lexden Springs Local Nature Reserve 1763m · 22 min walk
- Cymbeline Meadows 1898m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Philip Morant School and College 611m · 8 min walk
- St Benedict's Catholic College 770m · 10 min walk
- Colchester County High School for Girls 770m · 10 min walk
- Colchester Royal Grammar School 1005m · 13 min walk
- Kingswode Hoe School 1259m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Glisson Square — Colchester51
- De Burgh Road — Colchester51
- Hendry Worthington Close — Colchester51
- Duncan Road — Colchester51
- Gosbecks View — Colchester51
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.
Data updated: