What type of property is 20 Chestnut Avenue, CO2 0AL?

20 Chestnut Avenue, CO2 0AL is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 20 Chestnut Avenue, CO2 0AL last change hands?

20 Chestnut Avenue, CO2 0AL last sold for £284,995 in June 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £206,000 in January 2016. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Chestnut Avenue, CO2 0AL have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Chestnut Avenue, CO2 0AL is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in October 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Chestnut Avenue, CO2 0AL?

20 Chestnut Avenue, CO2 0AL has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO2 0AL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Chestnut Avenue, CO2 0AL heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Chestnut Avenue, CO2 0AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Chestnut Avenue, CO2 0AL?

20 Chestnut Avenue, CO2 0AL is in council tax band D.

Where is 20 Chestnut Avenue, CO2 0AL located?

20 Chestnut Avenue, CO2 0AL sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 20 Chestnut Avenue, CO2 0AL?

Police records around 20 Chestnut Avenue, CO2 0AL 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.

Which schools serve 20 Chestnut Avenue, CO2 0AL?

The closest primary school to 20 Chestnut Avenue, CO2 0AL is Cherry Tree Academy (234m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Thomas Lord Audley School (1.2km).

What is the nearest station to 20 Chestnut Avenue, CO2 0AL?

The closest bus stop to 20 Chestnut Avenue, CO2 0AL is Gosfield Rd, 131m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Chestnut Avenue, Colchester, CO2 0AL

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Chestnut Avenue

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

20 Chestnut Avenue is a three-bedroom detached house in Colchester (CO2 0AL). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2015) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from October 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2016–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 38.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £384,000 is 34.7% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£319/sq ft) was about 50.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in June 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageDetached

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Oct 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Chestnut Avenue, Colchester, CO2 0AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Chestnut Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

20 Chestnut Avenue changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£384,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 38.3% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2016)

£284,995

Growth on file: 38.3% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

13 June 2016Most recent
£284,995
+38.3%
22 January 2016
£206,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 0AL: £360,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in CO2 0AL

On the street

Versus other Chestnut Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£3,434

Street avg £3,025

Above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 95 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£396k

1 Chestnut Avenue

CO2 0AL

3 bed

£369k

1 Blenheim Drive

CO2 0AR

3 bed2 bath

£414k

1 Ash Grove

CO2 0AH

3 bed

£297k

1 Felstead Close

CO2 0BA

3 bed1 bath

£499k

1 Chancery Grove, Mersea Road, Blackheath

CO2 0BQ

3 bed3 bath

£288k

1 Garrod Court, Holt Drive

CO2 0BL

3 bed1 bath

£287k

1 Finchingfield Way

CO2 0AY

3 bed1 bath

£417k

1 Greate House Farm Road, Layer De La Haye

CO2 0LP

4 bed1 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

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

0.1 km

Gosfield Rd — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Cherry Tree Academy. 14 schools nearby.

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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 CO2 0AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 0AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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