What did Eldred Barn, Olivers Lane, CO2 0HJ sell for?

Eldred Barn, Olivers Lane, CO2 0HJ last sold for £1,210,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £420,000 in March 2000, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Eldred Barn, Olivers Lane, CO2 0HJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2000 and September 2023, Eldred Barn, Olivers Lane, CO2 0HJ rose from £420,000 to £1,210,000, a change of £790,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Eldred Barn, Olivers Lane, CO2 0HJ had any planning applications?

Eldred Barn, Olivers Lane, CO2 0HJ has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey front extension and single-storey front extension. The wider record also shows 2 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Eldred Barn, Olivers Lane, CO2 0HJ?

Eldred Barn, Olivers Lane, CO2 0HJ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Eldred Barn, Olivers Lane, CO2 0HJ in?

Eldred Barn, Olivers Lane, CO2 0HJ sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district.

Is Eldred Barn, Olivers Lane, CO2 0HJ in a safe area?

Police records around Eldred Barn, Olivers Lane, CO2 0HJ 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 Eldred Barn, Olivers Lane, CO2 0HJ?

The closest primary school to Eldred Barn, Olivers Lane, CO2 0HJ is Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.4km), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Paxman Academy (2.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Eldred Barn, Olivers Lane, CO2 0HJ?

The closest bus stop to Eldred Barn, Olivers Lane, CO2 0HJ is Playing Fields, 840m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Eldred Barn, Olivers Lane, Colchester, CO2 0HJ

6 planning records

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About Eldred Barn

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

Eldred Barn is a five-bedroom property in Colchester (CO2 0HJ). It has council tax band G. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe and attached land beyond the plot.

6 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch and new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. Across 2000–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Last sale on file: £1,210,000 in September 2023.

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble, Detached
LandYes

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Eldred Barn, Olivers Lane, Colchester, CO2 0HJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Eldred Barn has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

6 applications on record at Eldred Barn, Olivers Lane, Colchester, CO2 0HJ

6decisions2extensions55documents1nearby

Flagged:Listed building

Aug 2006
MixedHeritage
Outcome in report
Alterations to dwelling including provision of new windows and external door. Erection of detached garage.
New Windows
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
LB/COL/06/1102
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FullMay 2017Decision
HeritageMay 2017Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Last sold (2023)

£1,210,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

27 September 2023Most recent
£1,210,000
+188.1%over 23 years
2 March 2000
£420,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 0HJ: £330,000 (2017–2003).

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Area

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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

0.8 km

Playing Fields — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

40.6dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 0HJ

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