Victoria Road
Colchester, Essex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) 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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by 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 (£307,500) 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
Victoria 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 275m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £307,500, though prices have fallen 32% over five years. Based on 48 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 500m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, above 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)
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
Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Victoria Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Manor Health & Wellness Centre 893m · 11 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Colchester Medical Aesthetics 1295m · 16 min walk
- The Northgate Centre 1538m · 19 min walk
- Colchester Chiropractic Centre 1729m · 22 min walk
- Chavasse V C House 1862m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Prettygate library 1227m · 15 min walk
- Colchester library 1362m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Hilly Fields Local Nature Reserve 990m · 12 min walk
- Cymbeline Meadows 1398m · 18 min walk
- Lexden Springs Local Nature Reserve 1458m · 18 min walk
- Garrison greensward 1685m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Colchester Royal Grammar School 501m · 6 min walk
- St Benedict's Catholic College 564m · 7 min walk
- Colchester County High School for Girls 564m · 7 min walk
- Kingswode Hoe School 714m · 9 min walk
- Philip Morant School and College 728m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Sterling Close — Colchester52
- The Chantry — Colchester52
- Parr Drive — Colchester52
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- Cairns Road — Colchester52
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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