Cavell Avenue
Colchester, Essex, England
Reality check: At £399,995, this is a premium entry point. Modest 7% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 7% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (37) 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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 7% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (37), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £399,995, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Cavell Avenue is located in Colchester, Essex. Crime is around average for the area, with 120 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 55% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 377m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £399,995, with moderate growth of 7% over five years. Based on 27 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 94m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 53 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
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 Cavell Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- David Lloyd Colchester 235m · 3 min walk
- Colchester Sports Park 964m · 12 min walk
- Le Barre 1025m · 13 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Mill Road Therapy Centre 576m · 7 min walk
- Cygnet Hospital Colchester 682m · 8 min walk
- Colchester General Hospital 1013m · 13 min walk
- Oaks Hospital 1529m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Mill Road Sports Ground 684m · 8 min walk
- Mile End Recreation Ground 1054m · 13 min walk
- High Woods Country Park 1424m · 18 min walk
- Jade Gardens 1694m · 21 min walk
- The Big Garden 1724m · 22 min walk
schools (4)
- Camulos Academy 94m · 1 min walk
- Myland Community Primary School 914m · 11 min walk
- The Gilberd School 1203m · 15 min walk
- Queen Boudica Primary School 1439m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- New Farm Road — Colchester52
- Wheatfield Road — Colchester52
- Ipswich Road — Colchester52
- Paxman Avenue — Colchester53
- Copper Beeches — 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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