Drury Road
Colchester, Essex, England
Reality check: At £342,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 13% 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), 13% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 13% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (30), environment (5), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£342,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 13% over 5 years, but environment scores only 5/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Drury Road is located in Colchester, Essex. Crime rates are above average, with 223 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 57% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 174m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £342,500, with moderate growth of 13% over five years. Based on 52 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 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Drury Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Manor Health & Wellness Centre 1173m · 15 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Chavasse V C House 1463m · 18 min walk
- Colchester Medical Aesthetics 1538m · 19 min walk
- Colchester Chiropractic Centre 1633m · 20 min walk
- The Northgate Centre 1883m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Prettygate library 1181m · 15 min walk
- Colchester library 1560m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Garrison greensward 1383m · 17 min walk
- Hilly Fields Local Nature Reserve 1425m · 18 min walk
- Wild Flower 1524m · 19 min walk
- Lexden Springs Local Nature Reserve 1787m · 22 min walk
- Cymbeline Meadows 1831m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Philip Morant School and College 734m · 9 min walk
- St Benedict's Catholic College 802m · 10 min walk
- Colchester County High School for Girls 802m · 10 min walk
- Colchester Royal Grammar School 842m · 10 min walk
- Kingswode Hoe School 1151m · 14 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.
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