Audley Road
Colchester, Essex, England
Reality check: At £345,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 43% 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: liquid market (score 70), 43% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (6) 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: liquid market (score 70), 43% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (6/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£345,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 43% over 5 years, but environment scores only 6/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Audley Road is located in Colchester, Essex. Crime levels are below the local average (62 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 165m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £345,000, with strong growth of 43% over five years. Based on 27 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 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 52 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), 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Audley Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Manor Health & Wellness Centre 1199m · 15 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Colchester Medical Aesthetics 1592m · 20 min walk
- Chavasse V C House 1709m · 21 min walk
- Colchester Chiropractic Centre 1847m · 23 min walk
- The Northgate Centre 1864m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Prettygate library 988m · 12 min walk
- Colchester library 1641m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Wild Flower 1265m · 16 min walk
- Hilly Fields Local Nature Reserve 1292m · 16 min walk
- Lexden Springs Local Nature Reserve 1535m · 19 min walk
- Springs Lane Park 1612m · 20 min walk
- Cymbeline Meadows 1640m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Philip Morant School and College 508m · 6 min walk
- St Benedict's Catholic College 546m · 7 min walk
- Colchester County High School for Girls 546m · 7 min walk
- Colchester Royal Grammar School 821m · 10 min walk
- Kingswode Hoe School 1012m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
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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.
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