Becker Road
Colchester, Essex, England
Reality check: At £264,997, this is a premium entry point. Strong 34% 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: 34% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 34% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£264,997) 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
Becker Road is located in Colchester, Essex. Crime levels are below the local average (32 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 88m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £264,997, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 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 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 11% 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), 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
Terraced | 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 Becker Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Anytime Fitness Colchester 147m · 2 min walk
- Jetts Fitness 1866m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Prettygate library 1059m · 13 min walk
- Stanway library 1383m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Westlands Country Park 502m · 6 min walk
- Wheatfield road park 689m · 9 min walk
- Cheshunt Field 1202m · 15 min walk
- Lexden Gathering Grounds 1815m · 23 min walk
- Lexden Gathering Grounds 1908m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Stanway Fiveways Primary School 762m · 10 min walk
- Lexden Springs School 1086m · 14 min walk
- The Stanway School 1090m · 14 min walk
- Home Farm Primary School 1132m · 14 min walk
- Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils 1382m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Pilborough Way — Colchester56
- Christine Chase — Colchester55
- Keymer Way — Colchester58
- Rowallan Close — Colchester56
- Cape Close — Colchester57
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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