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Porter Drive, Colchester

MyStreetCheck free street report: Porter Drive, Colchester · 31 October 2026 · www.mystreetcheck.co.uk/colchester-essex/porter-drive/

House prices, sold prices and local information for CO3 9FL, CO3 9FQ.

Average price (last 12 months)
£354,250
2 sales
Average price (since 2021)
£454,703
59 sales
Price range
£255k – £725k
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
1 Sep 2026
CO3 9FL

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At a glance

House prices£354k averageAbout the Colchester average CrimeAbout averageHigher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England DeprivationAbout averageDecile 6 of 10 (10 = least deprived) Flood riskIn a flood warning areaCheck the GOV.UK long-term risk Nearest station44 min walkColchester station Schools1 rated Good or betterWithin 1.5 miles Ultrafast broadband100% of homesNational average 80% Freehold or leasehold92% freeholdAcross 59 Land Registry sales Conservation areaChecking…Planning designations Green beltChecking…Planning designations Listed buildingsChecking…Within about 200 m Planning applicationsChecking…Within 500 m, last 90 days

59 property sales on Porter Drive, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £354,250. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £524,270. Average sale prices fell from £395,000 in 2021 to £354,250 in 2026 (-10%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2021; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 63% detached, 20% semi-detached, 12% flat. Recorded sale prices on Porter Drive range from £255,000 to £725,000. 92% of homes sold here were freehold and 8% leasehold. Of 573 streets in Colchester with at least two sales in the last year, Porter Drive ranks 229th for average price.

House prices on Porter Drive compared

Porter Drive£354,250
CO3 postcode area£360,427
Colchester£356,821
England & Wales£358,701

Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CO3 house prices.

Average sale price by year

2021: £395,000 (12 sales)2021£395k2022: £393,067 (15 sales)2022£393k2023: £556,643 (14 sales)2023£557k2024: £485,333 (15 sales)2024£485k2025: £410,000 (1 sales)2025£410k2026: £354,250 (2 sales)2026£354k

Tenure: 92% freehold and 8% leasehold across 59 recorded sales.

Prices by property type

TypeSalesAverage priceLast sold
Detached37£524,27011 Mar 2025
Semi-detached12£371,9581 Sep 2026
Flat7£280,1432 Dec 2024
Terraced3£335,00021 Dec 2021

Sold prices on Porter Drive

AddressDatePriceTypeTenure
7, Porter Drive CO3 9FL 1 Sep 2026£412,500 Semi-detachedFreehold
9, Porter Drive CO3 9FL 17 Jul 2026£296,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
31, Porter Drive CO3 9FL 11 Mar 2025£410,000 DetachedFreehold
Flat 1, Flagman House, 40, Porter Drive CO3 9FQ 2 Dec 2024£260,000 FlatLeasehold
55, Porter Drive CO3 9FL 24 Oct 2024£625,000 Detached New buildFreehold
58, Porter Drive CO3 9FQ 26 Sep 2024£625,000 Detached New buildFreehold
1, Porter Drive CO3 9FL 22 Aug 2024£675,000 Detached New buildFreehold
46, Porter Drive CO3 9FQ 1 Aug 2024£395,000 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
52, Porter Drive CO3 9FQ 19 Jul 2024£669,000 Detached New buildFreehold
48, Porter Drive CO3 9FQ 24 May 2024£375,000 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
42, Porter Drive CO3 9FQ 3 May 2024£400,000 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
45, Porter Drive CO3 9FL 25 Apr 2024£526,000 Detached New buildFreehold
43, Porter Drive CO3 9FL 26 Mar 2024£395,000 Detached New buildFreehold
37, Porter Drive CO3 9FL 22 Mar 2024£385,000 Detached New buildFreehold
39, Porter Drive CO3 9FL 22 Mar 2024£390,000 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
41, Porter Drive CO3 9FL 22 Mar 2024£400,000 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
56, Porter Drive CO3 9FQ 16 Feb 2024£530,000 Detached New buildFreehold
64, Porter Drive CO3 9FQ 16 Feb 2024£630,000 Detached New buildFreehold
62, Porter Drive CO3 9FQ 10 Nov 2023£457,500 Detached New buildFreehold
50, Porter Drive CO3 9FQ 20 Oct 2023£315,000 Flat New buildFreehold
60, Porter Drive CO3 9FQ 20 Oct 2023£472,000 Detached New buildFreehold
44, Porter Drive CO3 9FQ 29 Sep 2023£425,000 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
54, Porter Drive CO3 9FQ 8 Sep 2023£533,500 Detached New buildFreehold
61, Porter Drive CO3 9FL 26 May 2023£675,000 Detached New buildFreehold
47, Porter Drive CO3 9FL 14 Apr 2023£700,000 Detached New buildFreehold
51, Porter Drive CO3 9FL 14 Apr 2023£715,000 Detached New buildFreehold
57, Porter Drive CO3 9FL 31 Mar 2023£500,000 Detached New buildFreehold
59, Porter Drive CO3 9FL 31 Mar 2023£600,000 Detached New buildFreehold
63, Porter Drive CO3 9FL 30 Mar 2023£550,000 Detached New buildFreehold
49, Porter Drive CO3 9FL 28 Feb 2023£725,000 Detached New buildFreehold
53, Porter Drive CO3 9FL 28 Feb 2023£600,000 Detached New buildFreehold
33, Porter Drive CO3 9FL 13 Jan 2023£525,000 Detached New buildFreehold
38, Porter Drive CO3 9FQ 20 Dec 2022£315,000 Flat New buildFreehold
Flat 3, Flagman House, 40, Porter Drive CO3 9FQ 16 Dec 2022£275,000 Flat New buildLeasehold
Flat 4, Flagman House, 40, Porter Drive CO3 9FQ 16 Dec 2022£270,000 Flat New buildLeasehold
Flat 2, Flagman House, 40, Porter Drive CO3 9FQ 15 Dec 2022£271,001 Flat New buildLeasehold
Flat 1, Flagman House, 40, Porter Drive CO3 9FQ 15 Dec 2022£255,000 Flat New buildLeasehold
36, Porter Drive CO3 9FQ 30 Nov 2022£305,000 Detached New buildFreehold
12, Porter Drive CO3 9FQ 13 Oct 2022£445,000 Detached New buildFreehold
35, Porter Drive CO3 9FL 13 May 2022£525,000 Detached New buildFreehold
29, Porter Drive CO3 9FL 29 Apr 2022£460,000 Detached New buildFreehold
31, Porter Drive CO3 9FL 29 Apr 2022£415,000 Detached New buildFreehold
14, Porter Drive CO3 9FQ 14 Apr 2022£410,000 Detached New buildFreehold
16, Porter Drive CO3 9FQ 8 Apr 2022£495,000 Detached New buildFreehold
10, Porter Drive CO3 9FQ 31 Mar 2022£550,000 Detached New buildFreehold
4, Porter Drive CO3 9FQ 18 Feb 2022£540,000 Detached New buildFreehold
21, Porter Drive CO3 9FL 31 Jan 2022£365,000 Detached New buildFreehold
8, Porter Drive CO3 9FQ 21 Dec 2021£375,000 Terraced New buildFreehold
17, Porter Drive CO3 9FL 17 Dec 2021£445,000 Detached New buildFreehold
19, Porter Drive CO3 9FL 17 Dec 2021£445,000 Detached New buildFreehold
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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

AddressSalesChange
7, Porter Drive £390,000 (Sep 2021) → £412,500 (Sep 2026) +6%
over 5 yrs
9, Porter Drive £265,000 (Oct 2021) → £296,000 (Jul 2026) +12%
over 5 yrs
31, Porter Drive £415,000 (Apr 2022) → £410,000 (Mar 2025) -1%
over 3 yrs
Flat 1, Flagman House, 40, Porter Drive £255,000 (Dec 2022) → £260,000 (Dec 2024) +2%
over 2 yrs

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Crime and flood risk near Porter Drive

Crime

114 crimes were reported within about a mile of Porter Drive in August 2026.

Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):

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Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).

Violence & sexual offences40
Anti-social behaviour31
Shoplifting12
Public order10
Criminal damage & arson9
Vehicle crime6

Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.

Flood risk

Porter Drive is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:

  • The River Colne from Halstead to Lexden Flood warning area
  • The River Colne from Great Yeldham to Colchester 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 Porter Drive

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
Holmwood House School 395 pupils Other independent school 0–16 Report 0.2 mi
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils 236 pupils Primary 3–11 Report 0.6 mi
Stanway Primary School 390 pupils Primary 5–11 Good Report 0.7 mi
Lexden Springs School 301 pupils Academy special sponsor led 3–19 Inadequate Report 0.7 mi
The Stanway School 1,396 pupils Secondary 11–16 Report 0.8 mi
Doucecroft School 83 pupils Other independent special school 3–19 Report 0.8 mi
Home Farm Primary School 422 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 0.8 mi
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester 252 pupils Primary Roman Catholic 2–11 Report 0.9 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
  • Marks Tey station 2.7 mi · 53 min walk
  • Colchester Town station 2.8 mi · 55 min walk

Nearest bus stops

  • Tudor Rose Close (opp, Halstead Rd) 4 min walk
  • Tudor Rose Close (adj, Halstead Rd) 4 min walk
  • Cornflower Close (opp, Halstead Rd) 5 min walk
  • Peace Road (adj, Halstead Rd) 6 min walk

GP surgeries

  • Winstree Medical Practice
    84 Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester · 0.7 mi
  • Tollgate Health Centre
    145 London Road, Stanway, Colchester · 0.8 mi
  • Ambrose Avenue Group Practice
    76 Ambrose Avenue, Colchester · 1.3 mi
  • Beacon House Ministries
    24 Crouch Street, Colchester · 2.3 mi

Supermarkets

  • Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Colchester Stanway Villa · 0.6 mi
  • Sainsburys Sainsburys Stanway · 0.7 mi
  • Marks and Spencer M&S Stane Retail Park · 0.8 mi
  • Cook Cook Colchester · 0.8 mi

Pharmacies

  • Boots · 0.8 mi
  • Ambrose Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
  • West Bergholt Pharmacy · 1.4 mi

Dentists

  • Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic · 0.6 mi
  • The Zen Dental Clinic · 0.8 mi
  • Eight Ash Green Dental Surgery · 0.9 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

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This neighbourhood is in decile 6 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.

Income6 of 10
Employment6 of 10
Education and skills5 of 10
Health and disability7 of 10
Crime4 of 10
Access to housing and services6 of 10
Living environment7 of 10

Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).

Homes

HereEng & Wales
Owned73.5%62.5%
Private rented21.9%20.3%
Social rented4.5%17.1%
Households793

People

HereEng & Wales
Under 1520.2%17.4%
Aged 15–6464.3%64.1%
Aged 65+15.5%18.6%
Residents1,868

Broadband

HereUK
Superfast (30Mbit+)100%95%
Ultrafast (300Mbit+)100%80%
Gigabit-capable100%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

HereEng & Wales
4G indoors, all 4 networks84%89%
4G indoors, at least 1 network99%100%
4G outdoors, all 4 networks99%99%
Calls indoors, all 4 networks86%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 Porter Drive

Ethnic group

HereColchester
White89.4%87%
Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh5.1%5.1%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African2.5%3.5%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups2.5%2.9%
Other ethnic group0.5%1.5%

Religion

HereColchester
No religion48.3%44.3%
Christian42.6%44.4%
Not answered5%6.2%
Hindu1.8%1.3%
Muslim1.4%2.1%
Buddhist0.5%0.7%
Other religion0.3%0.6%
Jewish0.2%0.2%

Country of birth

HereColchester
Born in the UK89.6%85.5%
Born outside the UK10.4%14.5%

Highest qualification

HereColchester
Level 4 qualifications and above30.8%32.2%
Level 3 qualifications20.7%19.5%
Level 2 qualifications16.3%14.8%
No qualifications12.4%15.4%
Level 1 and entry level qualifications12.3%10.3%
Apprenticeship5.6%5.2%
Other qualifications1.8%2.6%

General health

HereColchester
Very good health53.3%49.2%
Good health33%34.7%
Fair health10.3%11.9%
Bad health2.8%3.3%
Very bad health0.6%0.9%

Cars or vans per household

HereColchester
1 car or van in household42%42.3%
2 cars or vans in household37.8%29.1%
3 or more cars or vans in household11.4%10.4%
No cars or vans in household8.8%18.2%

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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