Trafalgar Road
Colchester, Essex, England
Reality check: At £242,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 22% 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: 22% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) 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%
Strong case: 22% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£242,500) 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
Trafalgar Road is located in Colchester, Essex. Crime is around average for the area, with 149 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 70% 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 96m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £242,500, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. 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 34m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. 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
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 Trafalgar Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Anytime Fitness Colchester 1347m · 17 min walk
- Jetts Fitness 1610m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Stanway library 911m · 11 min walk
- Prettygate library 1411m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Lexden Gathering Grounds 458m · 6 min walk
- Lexden Gathering Grounds 592m · 7 min walk
- Lexden Gathering Grounds 620m · 8 min walk
- Wheatfield road park 767m · 10 min walk
- Springs Lane Park 827m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils 34m · 0 min walk
- Home Farm Primary School 441m · 6 min walk
- Lexden Springs School 768m · 10 min walk
- The Stanway School 930m · 12 min walk
- Stanway Fiveways Primary School 1114m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Henry Johnston Mews — Colchester54
- Collingwood Road — Colchester55
- Tumulus Way — Colchester55
- The Chase — Colchester55
- Reynards Copse — 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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