Bergholt Road
Colchester, Essex, England
Reality check: At £230,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 21% 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 90), 21% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 21% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £230,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (55) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Bergholt Road is located in Colchester, Essex. Crime is around average for the area, with 117 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 52% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is an ATM at 20m. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Enid Way) is 75m away. The median property price is £230,000, with strong growth of 21% over five years. Based on 261 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 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 63 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% 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
Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Bergholt Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 1157m · 14 min walk
- Le Barre 1624m · 20 min walk
- The Manor Health & Wellness Centre 1709m · 21 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Oaks Hospital 480m · 6 min walk
- Colchester General Hospital 1022m · 13 min walk
- The Northgate Centre 1071m · 13 min walk
- Mill Road Therapy Centre 1358m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bergholt Rd Park 90m · 1 min walk
- Jade Gardens 679m · 8 min walk
- Mile End Recreation Ground 1226m · 15 min walk
- Cymbeline Meadows 1260m · 16 min walk
- Hilly Fields Local Nature Reserve 1299m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Queen Boudica Primary School 752m · 9 min walk
- North Primary School and Nursery 912m · 11 min walk
- St Helena School 922m · 12 min walk
- Braiswick Primary School 1011m · 13 min walk
- Myland Community Primary School 1070m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Parade Square — Colchester63
- Military Road — Colchester63
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- Prior Way — Colchester62
- Winnock Road — Colchester63
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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