Marcus Close
Colchester, Essex, England
Reality check: At £290,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 48% 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), 48% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (38) 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 70), 48% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (38), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£290,000) 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
Marcus Close is located in Colchester, Essex. Crime levels are below the local average (72 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 143m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £290,000, with strong growth of 48% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 394m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% 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
Semi-Detached | 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 Marcus Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Hamiltons Fitness Centre 752m · 9 min walk
- David Lloyd Colchester 1264m · 16 min walk
- Colchester Sports Park 1461m · 18 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Mill Road Therapy Centre 1555m · 19 min walk
- Colchester General Hospital 1668m · 21 min walk
- Colchester Foot Clinic 1801m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Mill Road Sports Ground 665m · 8 min walk
- High Woods Country Park 1299m · 16 min walk
- The Big Garden 1899m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Brinkley Grove Primary School 394m · 5 min walk
- The Gilberd School 400m · 5 min walk
- Highwoods Community Primary School 932m · 12 min walk
- Camulos Academy 1190m · 15 min walk
- St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester 1226m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Gordian Walk — Colchester55
- Petronius Way — Colchester55
- Hunters Ridge — Colchester54
- Roddam Close — Colchester54
- Jefferson Close — Colchester54
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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