Purvis Way
Colchester, Essex, England
Reality check: At £311,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 33% 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: 33% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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%
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: 33% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (36), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£311,500) 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
Purvis Way is located in Colchester, Essex. Crime rates are above average, with 150 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 63% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 289m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £311,500, with strong growth of 33% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. 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 165m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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: 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 Purvis Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Hamiltons Fitness Centre 863m · 11 min walk
- David Lloyd Colchester 1274m · 16 min walk
- Colchester Sports Park 1583m · 20 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Mill Road Therapy Centre 1435m · 18 min walk
- Colchester General Hospital 1491m · 19 min walk
- Colchester Foot Clinic 1587m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Mill Road Sports Ground 726m · 9 min walk
- High Woods Country Park 1065m · 13 min walk
- The Big Garden 1670m · 21 min walk
- Jade Gardens 1921m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- The Gilberd School 166m · 2 min walk
- Brinkley Grove Primary School 178m · 2 min walk
- Highwoods Community Primary School 698m · 9 min walk
- St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester 1079m · 14 min walk
- Camulos Academy 1153m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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