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21 Claremont Heights, Colchester, CO1 1ZU

3 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Floor 2nd
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
46 m²
495 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 21 Claremont Heights

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

21 Claremont Heights is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO1 1ZU). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. At 46 m² this is the 25th smallest of 55 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–69 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 55 units on file.

Across 2000–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £158,000 sits 56.4% above the 2012 sale of £101,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£204/sq ft) was about 16.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in April 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Communal gardenYes
  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Claremont Heights

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Oct 2008
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Claremont Heights, Colchester, CO1 1ZU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Claremont Heights has no planning applications on record.

25

But the area is active

25 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

21 Claremont Heights valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£158,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 12 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2012)

£101,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 April 2012Most recent

    £101,000

    +3.1%over 9 years

  2. 31 January 2003

    £98,000

    +55.6%over 2 years

  3. 12 September 2000

    £63,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO1 1ZU: £162,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Claremont Heights homes

Four headline reads against 54 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,196

Street avg £2,188

On par

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 48 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Claremont Heights

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£167k

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1 Imperial Court, Clarendon Way

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2 bed1 bath
£201k

1 Bakers Court, North Station Road

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2 bed1 bath
£227k

1 Causton Road

CO1 1RR

2 bed1 bath
£245k

1 Byrons Yard, North Hill

CO1 1BZ

2 bed2 bath
£252k

1 Greens Yard

CO1 1QP

2 bed1 bath
£272k

1 Essex Hall Road

CO1 1ZP

2 bed1 bath
£282k

1 Greyfriars Court, Castle Road

CO1 1TL

2 bed2 bath
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Colchester district page.
Full Colchester report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Railway Station Layby — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

North Primary School and Nursery. 26 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO1 1ZU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO1 1ZU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO1 1ZU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 21 Claremont Heights, Colchester, CO1 1ZU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.