5 Marasca End, Holt Drive, Colchester, CO2 0DL
About 5 Marasca End
5 Marasca End is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Colchester (CO2 0DL). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).
Untraded for 25 years, with the last transfer in December 2000. Across 1997–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £294,000 sits 308.3% above the 2000 sale of £72,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£96/sq ft) was about 17.7% below the postcode norm.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageSingle
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
5 Marasca End 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.
Sales history & valuation
5 Marasca End's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1997).
£294,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.5% per year over 4 years.
£72,000
Growth on file: 10.5% per year over 4 years.
Sales timeline
18 December 2000Most recent
£72,000
+46.9%over 3 years12 February 1997
£49,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 0DL: £165,000 (2022–2008).
Nearby sales in CO2 0DL
1 Marasca End, Holt Drive, Colchester, CO2 0DL
Sold Sept 2022
£290,0003 Marasca End, Holt Drive, Colchester, CO2 0DL
Sold Mar 2018
£225,00011 Marasca End, Holt Drive, Colchester, CO2 0DL
Sold Feb 2016
£139,99512 Marasca End, Holt Drive, Colchester, CO2 0DL
Sold Mar 2014
£165,0007 Marasca End, Holt Drive, Colchester, CO2 0DL
Sold Sept 2003
£119,500
Versus other Marasca End homes
On years held, 5 Marasca End stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,029
Street avg £2,271
Floor Area
70 m²
Street avg 77 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Weir Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Cherry Tree Academy. 14 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
46.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.2dB







