Hanbury Gardens
Colchester, Essex, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £139,000 with hot market liquidity. Modest 4% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), affordable entry (£139,000).
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (44) 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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), affordable entry (£139,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (44) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £139,000.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Hanbury Gardens is located in Colchester, Essex. Crime levels are below the local average (57 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 179m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £139,000, with moderate growth of 4% over five years. Based on 75 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. 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 163m away. 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 10% 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Hanbury Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Hamiltons Fitness Centre 1134m · 14 min walk
- David Lloyd Colchester 1278m · 16 min walk
- Colchester Sports Park 1725m · 22 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Colchester General Hospital 1219m · 15 min walk
- Mill Road Therapy Centre 1245m · 16 min walk
- Colchester Foot Clinic 1363m · 17 min walk
- Oaks Hospital 1701m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- High Woods Country Park 737m · 9 min walk
- Mill Road Sports Ground 845m · 11 min walk
- The Big Garden 1341m · 17 min walk
- Jade Gardens 1601m · 20 min walk
- Mile End Recreation Ground 1944m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- The Gilberd School 164m · 2 min walk
- Brinkley Grove Primary School 261m · 3 min walk
- Highwoods Community Primary School 431m · 5 min walk
- St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester 1021m · 13 min walk
- Camulos Academy 1100m · 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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