Turnpike Close Tendring, Colchester
16 addresses across 4 postcodes (CO4,CO7), about 340 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 8902870.
- Sales: 30 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £705,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (E: 4, F: 1).
- 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 E; Band D in Colchester costs £2,283 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 56% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Colchester, about 4.4 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 42 to 45 m above sea level.
- Noise: 14 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Highwoods Surgery, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 690 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | £705,000 | £580,000 | £815,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £612,500 | £612,500 | £612,500 |
| 2022 | 1 | £585,000 | £585,000 | £585,000 |
| 2020 | 4 | £495,000 | £450,000 | £750,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £399,995 | £399,995 | £399,995 |
| 2015 | 4 | £335,000 | £205,000 | £480,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £457,500 | £457,500 | £457,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £150,000 | £50,000 | £250,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec 2025 | SPRINGFIELD CO7 7QW | Detached | £580,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | CORNER HOUSE CO7 7QW | Detached | £705,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2025 | 2, THE PADDOCKS CO7 7QW | Detached | £815,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2023 | SPRINGFIELD CO7 7QW | Detached | £612,500 | |
| 26 Jul 2022 | MARYLANDS COTTAGE CO7 7QW | Detached | £585,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2021 | SPRINGFIELD CO7 7QW | Other | £278,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 May 2021 | 2, SHAKESPEARE COTTAGES CO7 7QW | Semi-detached | £300,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Dec 2020 | THE ORCHARDS CO7 7QW | Detached | £455,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2020 | CORNER HOUSE CO7 7QW | Detached | £535,000 | |
| 9 Oct 2020 | MAGNOLIA HOUSE CO7 7QW | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2020 | LOMBARD LODGE CO4 5LZ | Detached | £750,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2020 | LOMBARD LODGE CO4 5LZ | Other | £750,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Aug 2018 | BRAMBLEDOWN CO7 7QW | Detached | £399,995 | |
| 8 Aug 2018 | OAKLANDS CO7 7QW | Other | £399,995 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Nov 2017 | BRAMBLEDOWN CO7 7QW | Other | £240,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Aug 2015 | KINGSMERE CO4 5LZ | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2015 | MARYLANDS COTTAGE CO7 7QW | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 1 Apr 2015 | 1, SHAKESPEARE HOUSE CO7 7QW | Semi-detached | £340,000 | |
| 6 Jan 2015 | THATCHED COTTAGE CO4 5NG | Detached | £480,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2014 | NEW BUNGALOW CO7 7QW | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2010 | THATCHED COTTAGE CO4 5NG | Detached | £457,500 | |
| 20 Jul 2006 | MARYLANDS COTTAGE CO7 7QW | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2003 | MARYLANDS COTTAGE CO7 7QW | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 7 Jan 2003 | GLADWIN CO4 5LZ | Detached | £50,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2001 | THE OLD THATCHED COTTAGE CO4 5NG | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 9 Jul 1999 | THE OLD THATCHED COTTAGE CO4 5NG | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 10 Nov 1997 | GLADWIN CO4 5LZ | Detached | £40,000 | |
| 31 Jul 1996 | MENABILLY HOUSE CO4 5NG | Detached | £87,000 | New build. |
| 11 Jul 1996 | MARYLANDS COTTAGE CO7 7QW | Detached | £87,000 | |
| 13 May 1996 | GLADWIN CO4 5LZ | Detached | £63,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 139 m². Most common: House, detached (2); Bungalow, detached (2); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1900-1929 (1); before 1900 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band E (22% of about 1,280 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 3 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 5LZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| CO4 5NG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| CO4 5ND | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CO7 7QW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 42 m and 45 m above sea level (43 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO4 5LZ | 100% | 57% | 57% | 0% |
| CO4 5ND | 100% | 91% | 91% | 0% |
| CO4 5NG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CO7 7QW | 69% | 56% | 56% | 31% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Colchester 3.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Hythe (Essex) 433,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Colchester Town 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | None within 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus or coach station | Colchester North Park-and-Ride Mile End | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Brightlingsea Ferry Landing | 14.7 km (9.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Colchester Park and Ride | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 43.2 km (27 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 48.7 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Highwoods Surgery | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 21D Colchester | 300 m |
| Hospital | Hospital Liaison Team | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Essex Police | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Shell Birchwood Cashzone | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2.1 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 130 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.3 ha | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Kirby Drive Allotments 8,630 m² | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
Landmarks
9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kiln Wood | Wood | 560 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Birch Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Ardleigh Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Bullock Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| John de Bois Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| East Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.9 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 16 |
14 of the street's 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinkley Grove Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Gilberd School | Secondary | 11–16 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Trinity School | Secondary | 11–16 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Inn CO7 7QR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 4 Good | 21 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 59% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 49% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 8 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
- CO4 5LZ: 8 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- CO4 5NG: 6 addresses of 8 in the postcode
- CO4 5ND: 1 address of 14 in the postcode
- CO7 7QW: 1 address of 31 in the postcode
Nearby streets
A12 · A12 · Ipswich Road · Turnpike Close · Mayfly Way · A12 · Ipswich Road
All the streets in CO4, CO7 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.