When did Arcanum, Shatters Road, CO2 0PY last change hands?

Arcanum, Shatters Road, CO2 0PY last sold for £680,000 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £217,000 in November 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Arcanum, Shatters Road, CO2 0PY?

Across 3 sales between November 2001 and October 2020, Arcanum, Shatters Road, CO2 0PY rose from £217,000 to £680,000, a change of £463,000. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Are there any planning records for Arcanum, Shatters Road, CO2 0PY?

Arcanum, Shatters Road, CO2 0PY has council approval for side and rear extension granted in March 2007 under ref. F/COL/07/0326. The wider record also shows 2 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Arcanum, Shatters Road, CO2 0PY?

Arcanum, Shatters Road, CO2 0PY is in council tax band E.

Where is Arcanum, Shatters Road, CO2 0PY located?

Arcanum, Shatters Road, CO2 0PY sits in Layer Breton, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Arcanum, Shatters Road, CO2 0PY?

Police records around Arcanum, Shatters Road, CO2 0PY 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 Arcanum, Shatters Road, CO2 0PY?

The closest primary school to Arcanum, Shatters Road, CO2 0PY is Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (1.6km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Arcanum, Shatters Road, CO2 0PY?

The closest bus stop to Arcanum, Shatters Road, CO2 0PY is Church, 180m away. In total there are 25 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Arcanum, Shatters Road, Layer Breton, Colchester, CO2 0PY

3 sales on record3 planning records

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Council tax

Band E

Overview

About Arcanum

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Arcanum is a four-bedroom property in Layer Breton, Colchester, Colchester (CO2 0PY). It has council tax band E. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe.

3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2001–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Last sale on file: £680,000 in October 2020.

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms4
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

GarageDouble

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Arcanum, Shatters Road, Layer Breton, Colchester, CO2 0PY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at Arcanum, Shatters Road, Layer Breton, Colchester, CO2 0PY

3decisions3extensions29documents1nearby

Jan 2007
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Two storey side extension and single storey rear garage extension
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
F/COL/06/1899
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ExtensionJul 2015Decision
ExtensionMar 2007Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Latest sale on Arcanum was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Last sold (2020)

£680,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

20 October 2020Most recent
£680,000
+61.9%over 5 years
27 January 2015
£420,000
+93.5%over 13 years
9 November 2001
£217,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 0PY: £482,500 (2024–2014).

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Area

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

Crime

5/mo

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Nearest stop

0.2 km

Church — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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43.7dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 0PY

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