Reed Walk
Colchester, Essex, England
Reality check: At £263,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 12% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 12% 5-year growth.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 12% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£263,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Reed Walk is located in Colchester, Essex. Crime is a significant concern, with 312 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 146 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 258m away. The median property price is £263,000, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 13 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, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 40 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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: 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 Reed Walk, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Colchester & East Essex Cricket Club 549m · 7 min walk
- The Gym 1079m · 14 min walk
- Colchester Climbing Project 1096m · 14 min walk
hospitals (5)
- The Northgate Centre 1025m · 13 min walk
- Colchester Foot Clinic 1171m · 15 min walk
- Colchester Medical Aesthetics 1186m · 15 min walk
- Oaks Hospital 1414m · 18 min walk
- Colchester General Hospital 1640m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Colchester library 1191m · 15 min walk
- Greenstead library 1977m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Bull Meadow 201m · 2 min walk
- Cowdray Marsh 307m · 4 min walk
- Lower Castle Park 611m · 8 min walk
- The Big Garden 853m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- St James' the Great Church of England Primary School 588m · 7 min walk
- St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester 894m · 11 min walk
- North Primary School and Nursery 1026m · 13 min walk
- Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery 1058m · 13 min walk
- Queen Boudica Primary School 1266m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Vardri Close — Colchester43
- River Bank Walk — Colchester41
- Dragoon Road — Colchester43
- Wallaby Way — Colchester41
- Errington Road — Colchester44
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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