Barton Boulevard
Colchester, Essex, England
Reality check: At £254,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 45% 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), 45% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 45% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £254,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Barton Boulevard is located in Colchester, Essex. Crime rates are above average, with 170 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 64% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Primary Care Centre) is 151m away. The median property price is £254,000, with strong growth of 45% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 50m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% within its district.
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
Terraced | 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 Barton Boulevard, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- UrbanXtreme Colchester 1137m · 14 min walk
- Colchester & East Essex Cricket Club 1291m · 16 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Oaks Hospital 310m · 4 min walk
- Colchester General Hospital 475m · 6 min walk
- Mill Road Therapy Centre 950m · 12 min walk
- The Northgate Centre 1337m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- The Big Garden 451m · 6 min walk
- Bergholt Rd Park 792m · 10 min walk
- High Woods Country Park 840m · 10 min walk
- Bull Meadow 1242m · 16 min walk
schools (4)
- Queen Boudica Primary School 50m · 1 min walk
- Myland Community Primary School 897m · 11 min walk
- North Primary School and Nursery 1194m · 15 min walk
- Camulos Academy 1468m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Bardsley Close — Colchester53
- St Andrews Gardens — Colchester53
- South Street — Colchester53
- Brigade Grove — Colchester53
- Cooper Walk — Colchester52
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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