What kind of home is 17 Ash Grove, CO2 0AH?

17 Ash Grove, CO2 0AH is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 17 Ash Grove, CO2 0AH last change hands?

17 Ash Grove, CO2 0AH last sold for £305,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £195,000 in June 2017, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 17 Ash Grove, CO2 0AH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2017 and October 2023, 17 Ash Grove, CO2 0AH rose from £195,000 to £305,000, a change of £110,000. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 17 Ash Grove, CO2 0AH?

The current EPC rating for 17 Ash Grove, CO2 0AH is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2017 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Ash Grove, CO2 0AH?

17 Ash Grove, CO2 0AH has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO2 0AH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Ash Grove, CO2 0AH use?

The latest EPC at 17 Ash Grove, CO2 0AH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Ash Grove, CO2 0AH?

17 Ash Grove, CO2 0AH is in council tax band C.

Which area is 17 Ash Grove, CO2 0AH in?

17 Ash Grove, CO2 0AH sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

Is 17 Ash Grove, CO2 0AH in a safe area?

Police records around 17 Ash Grove, CO2 0AH show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 53% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (86% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 17 Ash Grove, CO2 0AH?

The closest primary school to 17 Ash Grove, CO2 0AH is Cherry Tree Academy (160m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Thomas Lord Audley School (1.3km).

What transport links are near 17 Ash Grove, CO2 0AH?

The closest bus stop to 17 Ash Grove, CO2 0AH is The Cherry Tree, 191m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Ash Grove, Colchester, CO2 0AH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 17 Ash Grove

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

17 Ash Grove is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Colchester (CO2 0AH). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2017–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£354/sq ft) was about 50.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £305,000 in October 2023.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from May 2017

EPC improved fromF32toD68

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Ash Grove, Colchester, CO2 0AH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Ash Grove has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

17 Ash Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£332,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£305,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

8 October 2023Most recent
£305,000
+56.4%over 6 years
26 June 2017
£195,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 0AH: £300,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in CO2 0AH

On the street

Versus other Ash Grove homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 17 Ash Grove stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,813

Street avg £2,874

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Cherry Tree — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Cherry Tree Academy. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO2 0AH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 0AH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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