John Harper Street
Colchester, Essex, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
Safety score of 15 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%
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £197,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
John Harper Street is located in Colchester, Essex. Crime is a significant concern, with 396 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 213 violent offences were recorded (54% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is D&M Men's Grooming (hairdresser, 51m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (The Albert) is 118m away. The median property price is £197,000. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 12m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from John Harper Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- UrbanXtreme Colchester 245m · 3 min walk
- PureGym 397m · 5 min walk
- Colchester & East Essex Cricket Club 554m · 7 min walk
- The Manor Health & Wellness Centre 868m · 11 min walk
hospitals (5)
- The Northgate Centre 152m · 2 min walk
- Colchester Medical Aesthetics 725m · 9 min walk
- Oaks Hospital 1156m · 14 min walk
- Colchester General Hospital 1663m · 21 min walk
- Colchester Chiropractic Centre 1961m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Lower Castle Park 610m · 8 min walk
- Bergholt Rd Park 840m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- North Primary School and Nursery 12m · 0 min walk
- St Helena School 451m · 6 min walk
- St John's Green Primary School 1129m · 14 min walk
- Colchester Royal Grammar School 1152m · 14 min walk
- Queen Boudica Primary School 1246m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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- Sir Isaac's Walk — Colchester42
- Headgate — Colchester43
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- The Nexus — Colchester50
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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