School Road Tendring
74 addresses across 12 postcodes (CO7), about 1.6 km (1 mile) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 39901606.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £680,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 43 homes have an energy certificate (B: 36, C: 2, D: 2, E: 1, F: 1, G: 1).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Tendring costs £2,270 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Alresford (Essex), about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 500 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 28 to 32 m above sea level.
- Noise: 12 of its 74 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wivenhoe Surgery, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away.
- People: About 1,200 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £680,000 | £680,000 | £680,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £510,000 | £510,000 | £510,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep 2020 | ELMHURST CO7 7ET | Detached | £680,000 | |
| 5 May 2017 | PARK FARM HOUSE CO7 7EX | Detached | £510,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2014 | CHURCH HOUSE CO7 7ET | Detached | £500,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2000 | POLICE HOUSE CO7 7ET | Detached | £100,000 | |
| 8 Dec 1998 | PARK FARM HOUSE CO7 7EX | Detached | £135,000 |
Energy performance certificates
43 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 108 m². Most common: House, detached (31); House, semi-detached (5); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 2022 (17); 2025 (10); 2024 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Tendring in 2026-27: Band D £2,270 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,513 | £1,765 | £2,017 | £2,270 | £2,774 | £3,278 | £3,783 | £4,539 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (35% of about 1,660 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- CHASE HOUSE, grade II
- THE LIMES, grade II
- THE THATCH, grade II
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 5 October 2026 to 16 October 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility asset works, multi-way signals, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO7 7XG | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| CO7 7ET | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CO7 7EX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CO7 7EY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CO7 7XJ | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| CO7 7XH | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| CO7 7EU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CO7 7XN | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| CO7 7DZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| CO7 7FH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CO7 7GJ | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| CO7 7XL | not in 2 or 3 |
Height above sea level
The street's 74 addresses are between 28 m and 32 m above sea level (31 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO7 7DZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CO7 7ET | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CO7 7EU | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CO7 7EX | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| CO7 7EY | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CO7 7FH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CO7 7GJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CO7 7XG | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
| CO7 7XH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CO7 7XJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CO7 7XL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CO7 7XN | 100% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Alresford (Essex) 97,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Wivenhoe 352,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Hythe (Essex) 433,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chapel Ln Elmstead Market | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Colchester North Park-and-Ride Mile End | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Brightlingsea Ferry Landing | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 39.9 km (25 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 52.2 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Wivenhoe Surgery | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Wivenhoe Dental Practice | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Hospital Liaison Team | 7.5 km (4.6 miles) |
| Police station | Essex Police | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Elmstead, Elmstead Market Cashzone | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Green 1,360 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 250 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.0 ha | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Beth Chatto Gardens, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 800 m (0.5 miles) east. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Chatto Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 800 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Wivenhoe Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Palegate Wood | Wood | 500 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Park Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Money Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Hythe Marshes | Wetland | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) west |
| Tenpenny Hill | Hill | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
| Distillery Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 62 | 74 |
12 of the street's 74 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Tendring: see them on the Tendring page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmstead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Field School CO7 7ET | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Mike's Golden Fish Dish CO7 7AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| The Spice CO7 7AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 23 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (essex).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CO7 7XG: 31 addresses of 52 in the postcode
- CO7 7ET: 11 addresses
- CO7 7EX: 10 addresses of 12 in the postcode
- CO7 7EY: 6 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- CO7 7XJ: 5 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- CO7 7XH: 3 addresses of 5 in the postcode
- CO7 7EU: 2 addresses of 3 in the postcode
- CO7 7XN: 2 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- CO7 7DZ: 1 address of 19 in the postcode
- CO7 7FH: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
- CO7 7GJ: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
- CO7 7XL: 1 address of 4 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Poplar Close · Chestnut Close · Tolley Court · Norfolk Grove · Baxter Chase · Acorn Close · Hart Avenue · Vaughan Drive · Oak Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.