What kind of home is 4 Swallow Close, CO2 0LW?

4 Swallow Close, CO2 0LW is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 4 Swallow Close, CO2 0LW last change hands?

4 Swallow Close, CO2 0LW last sold for £380,000 in March 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £225,000 in January 2015. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Swallow Close, CO2 0LW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between January 2015 and March 2021, 4 Swallow Close, CO2 0LW rose from £225,000 to £380,000, a change of £155,000. That works out to roughly +8.9% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Swallow Close, CO2 0LW?

The current EPC rating for 4 Swallow Close, CO2 0LW is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Swallow Close, CO2 0LW?

4 Swallow Close, CO2 0LW has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (1,152 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 34% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO2 0LW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Swallow Close, CO2 0LW use?

The latest EPC at 4 Swallow Close, CO2 0LW records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Swallow Close, CO2 0LW?

4 Swallow Close, CO2 0LW is in council tax band D.

Which area is 4 Swallow Close, CO2 0LW in?

4 Swallow Close, CO2 0LW sits in Layer-de-la-haye, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 Swallow Close, CO2 0LW?

Police records around 4 Swallow Close, CO2 0LW show an average of 311 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What transport links are near 4 Swallow Close, CO2 0LW?

The closest bus stop to 4 Swallow Close, CO2 0LW is Hawfinch Road, 49m away. In total there are 26 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Swallow Close, Layer De La Haye, Colchester, CO2 0LW

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

107 m²

1152 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Swallow Close

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

4 Swallow Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Layer-De-La-Haye, Colchester, Colchester (CO2 0LW). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 107 m² it's 24.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (143 m² median across 4 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2015–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £427,000 is 12.4% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£330/sq ft) was about 27.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2021 for £380,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Jul 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Swallow Close, Layer De La Haye, Colchester, CO2 0LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Swallow Close 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.

4 Swallow Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£427,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.9% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£380,000

Growth on file: 8.9% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

4 March 2021Most recent
£380,000
+3.4%over 3 years
13 September 2017
£367,500
+63.3%over 2 years
5 January 2015
£225,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in CO2 0LW: £393,000 (2025–2002).

Nearby sales in CO2 0LW

On the street

Versus other Swallow Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 4 Swallow Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 69 (C)

Below

Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 137 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

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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.

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3 bed

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

311/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Hawfinch Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 0LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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