Sinclair Close Colchester
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (CO4), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 8901662.
- Sales: 23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £415,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (D: 6).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 Colchester costs £2,283 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Colchester, about 860 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, High Woods Country Park, is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 36 to 39 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Turner Road Surgery, about 210 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 84 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £242,500 | £215,000 | £270,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £208,000 | £208,000 | £208,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £204,500 | £194,000 | £215,000 |
| 2001 | 4 | £161,000 | £25,000 | £190,000 |
| 1999 | 3 | £118,000 | £95,500 | £125,000 |
| 1996 | 8 | £109,995 | £89,995 | £180,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2021 | 6 CO4 5WD | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 23 May 2019 | 9 CO4 5WD | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2015 | 3 CO4 5WD | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 23 May 2008 | 15 CO4 5WD | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2008 | 1 CO4 5WD | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2007 | 2 CO4 5WD | Detached | £208,000 | |
| 3 Nov 2006 | 7 CO4 5WD | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2006 | 7 CO4 5WD | Detached | £194,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2001 | 9 CO4 5WD | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2001 | 15 CO4 5WD | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2001 | 1 CO4 5WD | Detached | £25,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2001 | 13 CO4 5WD | Detached | £157,000 | |
| 15 Oct 1999 | 2 CO4 5WD | Detached | £95,500 | |
| 11 Jun 1999 | 9 CO4 5WD | Detached | £118,000 | |
| 28 May 1999 | 15 CO4 5WD | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 20 Dec 1996 | 11 CO4 5WD | Detached | £180,000 | New build. |
| 20 Dec 1996 | 5 CO4 5WD | Detached | £124,995 | New build. |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 8 CO4 5WD | Detached | £120,000 | New build. |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 6 CO4 5WD | Detached | £105,800 | New build. |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 2 CO4 5WD | Detached | £89,995 | New build. |
| 25 Oct 1996 | 1 CO4 5WD | Detached | £109,995 | New build. |
| 25 Oct 1996 | 4 CO4 5WD | Detached | £109,995 | New build. |
| 22 Aug 1996 | 7 CO4 5WD | Detached | £89,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 104 m². Most common: House, detached (6). Built: 1996-2002 (5); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Council tax
What each band costs in Colchester in 2026-27: Band D £2,283 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,522 | £1,776 | £2,029 | £2,283 | £2,790 | £3,297 | £3,805 | £4,566 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (43% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- AREA EAST OF MASON ROAD, COWDRAY CENTRE, OFF COWDRAY AVENUE, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO4 5WD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CO4 5WE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 36 m and 39 m above sea level (38 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO4 5WD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CO4 5WE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Colchester 3.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Colchester Town 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Hythe (Essex) 433,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Turner Rise Colchester | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Colchester North Park-and-Ride Mile End | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | East Mersea Ferry Landing | 13.7 km (8.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Colchester Hospital Visitor Car Park | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 39.9 km (25 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 46 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Turner Road Surgery | 210 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Elmstead Day Unit | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Oaks Hospital | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Essex Police | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest *Deposit & Withdrawal* Asda Colchester Cashzone | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest High Woods Country Park 154 ha | 110 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 100 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | Mill Road Recreation Ground 9,920 m² | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 155 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Earthwork in Brinkley Grove, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Earthwork in Brinkley Grove | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Colchester Castle Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Town ditch | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Colchester Castle and the Temple of Claudius | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| High Woods | Wood | 580 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Brinkley Grove | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Friar's Grove | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| East Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| America Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Bourne Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 13 |
7 of the street's 13 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 Colchester: see them on the Colchester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Boudica Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| Myland Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Highwoods Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| North Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Helena School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Gilberd School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| The Trinity School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St James the Great Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Camulos Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Friars Grove Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Colchester Institute | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Brinkley Grove Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland View CO4 5JR | Other catering premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| High Woods Country Park CO4 5JR | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Queen Boudica Primary School CO4 5XT | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Benny's Kitchen CO4 5XT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Nannas Day Nursery CO4 5XT | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Nannas Day Nursery (Villa 1) CO4 5JP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2026 |
| The Lakes Mental Health Centre CO4 5JR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2026 |
| McDonald's CO4 5TU | Other catering premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| B and M Retail Ltd CO4 5TU | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Home Bargains CO4 5TU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Pausa Cafe CO4 5TU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd CO4 5TU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Costa Coffee CO4 5TU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Subway CO4 5TU | Other catering premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Pizza Hut Restaurants Dine In CO4 5TU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mccluskeys Street (26); On or near Potter Mews (14); On or near Wryneck Close (12); On or near Coeur De Lion (7); On or near Jade Gardens (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 35% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Nearby streets
Holden Road · Coeur De Lion · Stanford Road · Brickmakers Lane · Potter Mews · Fellowes Close · Mccluskeys Street · Cranborne Close · Jade Gardens · Wryneck Close · Broad Oak Lane · Riddles Drive
All the streets in CO4 and across Colchester.
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.