Circus Square
Colchester, Essex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) 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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£272,500) 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
Circus Square is located in Colchester, Essex. Crime is around average for the area, with 149 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 66% 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 163m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £272,500, though prices have fallen 49% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. 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 451m away. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability.
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: 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 Circus Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Reform 1929m · 24 min walk
- The Tree Room 1953m · 24 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Chavasse V C House 438m · 6 min walk
- Mersea Road Clinic 910m · 11 min walk
- Colchester Chiropractic Centre 1093m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Garrison greensward 259m · 3 min walk
- Bourne Valley 1212m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Monkwick Infant and Nursery School 452m · 6 min walk
- Monkwick Junior School 452m · 6 min walk
- The Thomas Lord Audley School 539m · 7 min walk
- St. George's School 1218m · 15 min walk
- St John's Green Primary School 1705m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
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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.