Balfe Court, Colchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO4 3XL.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Balfe Court, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 19 Sep 2023. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £217,500. By property type, sales here have been 67% terraced, 33% flat. Recorded sale prices on Balfe Court range from £132,500 to £240,000. 50% of homes sold here were freehold and 50% leasehold.
House prices on Balfe Court compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Balfe Court has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CO4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 50% freehold and 50% leasehold across 4 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £217,500 | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Flat | 1 | £132,500 | 22 May 2020 |
Sold prices on Balfe Court
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Balfe Court CO4 3XL | 19 Sep 2023 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Balfe Court CO4 3XL | 22 May 2020 | £132,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 20, Balfe Court CO4 3XL | 18 Aug 2017 | £195,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Balfe Court CO4 3XL | 24 Feb 2017 | £130,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Balfe Court
Crime
316 crimes were reported within about a mile of Balfe Court in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 128 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 |
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 24 |
| Vehicle crime | 22 |
| Public order | 17 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Balfe Court is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The tidal River Colne upstream of the Colne Barrier Flood alert area
- The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Balfe Court
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Primary Academy 432 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Hazelmere Junior School 229 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery 156 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Colchester Academy 879 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Kendall Church of England Primary School 209 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery 186 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Roach Vale Primary School 177 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 197 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Hythe (Essex) station 0.4 mi · 7 min walk
- Colchester Town station 1.3 mi · 27 min walk
- Colchester station 2.1 mi · 43 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Arnold Drive (opp, Avon Way) 1 min walk
- Scarfe Way (opp, Avon Way) 1 min walk
- Penrice Close (opp, Forest Rd) 2 min walk
- Penrice Close (adj, Forest Rd) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Colchester Medical Practice
78 East Hill, Colchester · 1.2 mi - East Hill Surgery
78 East Hill, Colchester · 1.2 mi - Abbey Field Medical Centre
Ypres Road, Colchester · 1.7 mi - Beacon House Ministries
24 Crouch Street, Colchester · 1.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Tesco Colchester Superstore · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Greenstead Foodstore · 0.4 mi
- Spar Spar - University Of Essex - The Mini Store · 0.4 mi
- Spar Spar - Essex University · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Welpharm Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Boots · 0.4 mi
- The Hythe Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Bromley Road Dental Surgery · 0.8 mi
- Wimpole Road (dental Surgery) · 1.0 mi
- Dentoworld · 1.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 24.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 40.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 34.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 551 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 77.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 8.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,628 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 86% | 92% |
Share of homes across Colchester with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Balfe Court
Ethnic group
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73% | 87% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 10.7% | 5.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 7.2% | 3.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.1% | 2.9% |
Religion
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 44.3% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 44.4% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.8% | 85.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 30.2% | 14.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 qualifications | 33.6% | 19.5% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 22% | 32.2% |
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 15.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 10.9% | 14.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.8% | 10.3% |
| Other qualifications | 3.9% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.2% |
General health
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.6% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44% | 42.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 36.9% | 18.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 14.4% | 29.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.7% | 10.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Colchester.
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Estate agents near Balfe Court
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- Sapphire Property Management 0.9 mi
- William H Brown 1.2 mi
- Premier International Estates 1.4 mi
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