Median sold price, last 5 years
£305,000
Strong sample. Based on 14 sales · Latest sale in data: 24 Mar 2025.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
CO14 8LZ postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 3 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Data status: Verified live dataSold prices: Latest sale 24 Mar 2025Connectivity: Strong broadband coverageFlood: No direct flood matchSchools: 3 nearby school rowsPlanning: No nearby planning
- Median sold price, last 5 years £305,000Based on 14 sales · Latest sale in data: 24 Mar 2025
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 3 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 14 sales · Latest sale in data: 24 Mar 2025.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
16 within 400mCO14 8LZ links 16 transport stops within 400m and 34 within 800m. 14 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Walton Road Flats (BCT) at about 123m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Walton-on-the-Naze Rail Station at about 329m.
Local business
62 within 1200mCO14 8LZ currently links 62 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 29 food and drink, 11 personal services, 8 grocery. The closest mapped place is Aldi at about 525m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched CO14 8LZ in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
3 nearby school rows3 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for CO14 8LZ. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 3CO14 8LZ has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 3 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 62, and other crime is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 53 postcode rows in this seam.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of CO14 8LZ, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
29 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (14), fast food (9), restaurant (6).
Amenity group
Personal services
11 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (8), beauty (3).
Amenity group
Grocery
8 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by supermarket (6), bakery (1), convenience (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
7 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (6), bar (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Grocery
Aldi
Supermarket at Kirby Road.
Grocery
M&S Foodhall
Supermarket at Arthur Ransome Way, Walton-on-the-Naze.
Food and drink
May's Boardwalk Café
Cafe in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
The Lara
Restaurant at 33;35, High Street, Walton-on-the-Naze.
Personal services
Walton Barbers
Hairdresser at 20, High Street, Walton-on-the-Naze.
Grocery
Lilley's Bakery
Bakery at Portobello Road, Walton-on-the-Naze.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Lift Hamford
Primary option in CO14 8TE. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Walton on the Naze Primary School
Primary option in CO14 8PT. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Phase unavailable
Hamford Primary School
Phase unavailable option in CO14 8TE. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for CO14 8LZ before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around CO14 8LZ.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like CO14 8LZ with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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