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27 Claremont Heights, Colchester, CO1 1ZU

3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor Ground
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
44 m²
474 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 27 Claremont Heights

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

27 Claremont Heights is a mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO1 1ZU). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. At 44 m² this is the 23rd 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 2010–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £141,000 is 13% below the 2023 sale of £162,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£342/sq ft) was about 96.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £162,000 in September 2023.

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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 3)
Sept 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 September 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2009from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromC71toD67
Hot Water
PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
50%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2019from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromD67toC70
Hot Water
Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%83%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27 Claremont Heights, Colchester, CO1 1ZU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

27 Claremont Heights has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

24 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.

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

Current estimate

£141,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 14 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£162,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 September 2023Most recent

    £162,000

    +29.6%over 7 years

  2. 29 January 2016

    £125,000

    +17.9%over 5 years

  3. 29 January 2010

    £106,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO1 1ZU: £160,000 (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.

On price per m², 27 Claremont Heights stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,682

Street avg £2,160

Strongly above

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 48 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 27 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 · from £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.
£144k

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1 Claremont Heights

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3 bed2 bath
£169k

1 Imperial Court, Clarendon Way

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2 bed1 bath
£170k

1 Bloyes Mews

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2 bed1 bath
£175k

1 Gilbert Court, Clarendon Way

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£194k

1 Bakers Court, North Station Road

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2 bed1 bath
£205k

1 3, Flat 1, Pelhams Lane

CO1 1JT

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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

279/mo

Falling 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 27 Claremont Heights, Colchester, CO1 1ZU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.