Magazine Farm Way
Colchester, Essex, England
Reality check: At £325,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 12% 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), 12% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but some dimensions 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), 12% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£325,000) 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
Magazine Farm Way is located in Colchester, Essex. Crime is around average for the area, with 138 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Violent offences account for 40% 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 304m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £325,000, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 71 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The area has a notable retired population. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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
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 Magazine Farm Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Anytime Fitness Colchester 1333m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
- Prettygate library 392m · 5 min walk
- Stanway library 1870m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Wild Flower 495m · 6 min walk
- Springs Lane Park 857m · 11 min walk
- Lexden Springs Local Nature Reserve 958m · 12 min walk
- Lexden Gathering Grounds 1170m · 15 min walk
- Lexden Gathering Grounds 1243m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Philip Morant School and College 521m · 6 min walk
- Prettygate Junior School 539m · 7 min walk
- Prettygate Infant School 539m · 7 min walk
- St Benedict's Catholic College 618m · 8 min walk
- Colchester County High School for Girls 618m · 8 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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