Eagle Drive
Colchester, Essex, England
Reality check: At £229,995, this is a premium entry point. Strong 44% 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 70), 44% 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%
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 70), 44% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £229,995 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (52) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Eagle Drive is located in Colchester, Essex. Crime rates are above average, with 197 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 56% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Eagle Dr) is 119m away. The median property price is £229,995, with strong growth of 44% over five years. Based on 19 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 209m away. 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 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 11% 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
Terraced | 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 Eagle Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 774m · 10 min walk
- The Tree Room 896m · 11 min walk
- Reform 941m · 12 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Colchester Chiropractic Centre 276m · 4 min walk
- Colchester Medical Aesthetics 1068m · 13 min walk
- The Northgate Centre 1618m · 20 min walk
- Chavasse V C House 1747m · 22 min walk
- Mersea Road Clinic 1870m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bourne Valley 728m · 9 min walk
- Meanwhile Garden 792m · 10 min walk
- Rose garden 938m · 12 min walk
- Sensory Garden 939m · 12 min walk
- Sensory Garden 977m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- St. George's School 209m · 3 min walk
- St John's Green Primary School 718m · 9 min walk
- St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester 831m · 10 min walk
- St James' the Great Church of England Primary School 1184m · 15 min walk
- Monkwick Junior School 1528m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Camlet Way — Colchester56
- West Street — Colchester57
- Captain Gardens — Colchester57
- Roberts Road — Colchester56
- Rectory Close — Colchester55
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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