Cavalry Road
Colchester, Essex, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £185,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 83% 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), 83% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£185,000).
Safety score of 15 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 90), 83% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£185,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (35), and services (16) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £185,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Cavalry Road is located in Colchester, Essex. Crime is a significant concern, with 453 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 282 violent offences were recorded (62% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Cavalry Road Pharmacy (pharmacy, 35m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Salisbury Avenue) is 195m away. The median property price is £185,000, with exceptional growth of 83% over five years. Based on 128 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Cavalry Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Manor Health & Wellness Centre 683m · 8 min walk
- Reform 734m · 9 min walk
- The Tree Room 803m · 10 min walk
- PureGym 1234m · 15 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Colchester Medical Aesthetics 896m · 11 min walk
- Colchester Chiropractic Centre 916m · 11 min walk
- The Northgate Centre 1395m · 17 min walk
- Chavasse V C House 1492m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- Colchester library 853m · 11 min walk
- Prettygate library 1959m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Garrison greensward 1083m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- St John's Green Primary School 602m · 8 min walk
- Colchester Royal Grammar School 663m · 8 min walk
- Kingswode Hoe School 1183m · 15 min walk
- St Helena School 1498m · 19 min walk
- North Primary School and Nursery 1547m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
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- East Stockwell Street — Colchester42
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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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