Nelson Road
Colchester, Essex, England
Reality check: Strong school access and safe environment (60/100 safety) make this a solid family area.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
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 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £370,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Median price £370,000 based on only 10 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Nelson Road is located in Colchester, Essex. Crime levels are below the local average (64 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 88m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £370,000, though prices have fallen 59% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 110m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 9% 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: stable
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 Nelson Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Anytime Fitness Colchester 1383m · 17 min walk
- Jetts Fitness 1695m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- Stanway library 997m · 12 min walk
- Prettygate library 1376m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Lexden Gathering Grounds 395m · 5 min walk
- Lexden Gathering Grounds 521m · 6 min walk
- Lexden Gathering Grounds 543m · 7 min walk
- Springs Lane Park 742m · 9 min walk
- Wheatfield road park 815m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils 110m · 1 min walk
- Home Farm Primary School 413m · 5 min walk
- Lexden Springs School 848m · 11 min walk
- The Stanway School 1010m · 13 min walk
- Stanway Fiveways Primary School 1182m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Lexden Mews — Colchester57
- Parson's Hill — Colchester56
- Tusset Mews — Colchester56
- Scott Drive — Colchester56
- Pedder's 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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