Plains Farm Close, Ardleigh, Colchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO7 7QU, CO7 7QT, CO7 7QX.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Plains Farm Close, Ardleigh, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 21 Nov 2023. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £588,750. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 57% detached, 43% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Plains Farm Close range from £337,500 to £710,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Plains Farm Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Plains Farm Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CO7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 10 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £588,750 | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £357,500 | 17 Jan 2023 |
Sold prices on Plains Farm Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laburnum, Plains Farm Close CO7 7QU | 21 Nov 2023 | £635,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Daisy House, Plains Farm Close CO7 7QU | 17 Jan 2023 | £380,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Knockingham Lodge, Plains Farm Close CO7 7QU | 4 Nov 2022 | £700,000 | Other | Freehold |
| The Bungalow, Plains Farm Close CO7 7QX | 11 Mar 2022 | £450,000 | Other | Freehold |
| New Birchells, Plains Farm Close CO7 7QT | 28 May 2021 | £710,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Oaklands, Plains Farm Close CO7 7QT | 27 May 2021 | £355,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Pippins, Plains Farm Close CO7 7QU | 26 Mar 2021 | £337,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Longsprings, Plains Farm Close CO7 7QU | 27 Mar 2020 | £485,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Laburnum, Plains Farm Close CO7 7QU | 5 Apr 2017 | £525,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Oaklands, Plains Farm Close CO7 7QT | 8 Jan 2016 | £260,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Laburnum, Plains Farm Close | £525,000 (Apr 2017) → £635,000 (Nov 2023) | +21% over 7 yrs |
| Oaklands, Plains Farm Close | £260,000 (Jan 2016) → £355,000 (May 2021) | +37% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Plains Farm Close
Crime
76 crimes were reported within about a mile of Plains Farm Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Plains Farm Close is not in or near any Environment Agency flood warning or 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 Plains Farm Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinkley Grove Primary School 403 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester 210 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Gilberd School 1,588 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Highwoods Community Primary School 453 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Friars Grove Primary School 408 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 197 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Camulos Academy 406 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Roach Vale Primary School 177 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.4 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
- Colchester station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
- Hythe (Essex) station 2.3 mi · 47 min walk
- Colchester Town station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Balkerne Gate (o/s, Ipswich Rd) 2 min walk
- Balkerne Gate (opp, Ipswich Rd) 2 min walk
- Crown Gate (adj, Wyncolls Rd) 4 min walk
- Crown Gate (opp, Wyncolls Rd) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Highwoods Surgery
Highwoods Square, Highwoods, Colchester · 0.9 mi - Turner Road Surgery
The Primary Care Centre, Turner Road, Colchester · 1.6 mi - Mill Road Surgery
47 Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester · 1.7 mi - The Ardleigh Surgery
Doctors Surgery, Dedham Road, Colchester · 2.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Extra Tesco Colchester Extra · 0.9 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Colchester Eastwood BP · 1.0 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Colchester St Johns Express · 1.1 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Colchester - Via Urbis Romanae Local · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 1.5 mi
Dentists
- 21d Colchester · 0.4 mi
- Hello Dental · 0.5 mi
- Colchester Orthodontic Centre · 0.6 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 8 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 85.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 635 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,637 |
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 | 77% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across Tendring 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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Plains Farm Close
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Who lives around Plains Farm Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Tendring | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89.1% | 96.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 4.1% | 1.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.6% | 0.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Tendring | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.1% | 49.3% |
| No religion | 42.2% | 43.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | – |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Tendring | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 95% |
| Born outside the UK | 11.2% | 5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Tendring | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.5% | 19.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.6% | 15.6% |
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 26.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.7% | 15.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.3% | 12.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 3.3% |
General health
| Here | Tendring | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.8% | 39.4% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 35.6% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 17.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Tendring | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 41.9% | 25.8% |
| 1 car or van in household | 28.9% | 43.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 22.9% | 10.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.3% | 20.1% |
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 Tendring.
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Tendring Band D is £2,270 a year (Band A £1,513). See every band.
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