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7 Bell Close, Colchester, CO2 8EP

4 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
82 m²
883 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 7 Bell Close

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

7 Bell Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO2 8EP). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since November 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Last sold in February 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 82 m² it's 15.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (71 m² median across 8 EPCs). Across 2000–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £266,000 is 20.9% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£249/sq ft) was about 87.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • GarageYes

Building

  • ConciergeYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Bell Close

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Nov 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Nov 2009
Low Energy Lighting
0%57%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2024from Jul 2014
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Bell Close, Colchester, CO2 8EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Bell Close has no planning applications on record.

5

But the area is active

5 notable applications 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.

7 Bell Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£266,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 16 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£220,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 February 2017Most recent

    £220,000

    +46.7%over 3 years

  2. 23 May 2013

    £150,000

    -1.6%over 3 years

  3. 15 April 2010

    £152,500

    +121.0%over 9 years

  4. 30 August 2000

    £69,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 8EP: £136,000 (2024–2007).

On the street

Versus other Bell Close homes

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

On co₂ emissions, 7 Bell Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,683

Street avg £1,425

Above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Bell Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£276k

1 Cavendish Avenue

CO2 8BP

3 bed1 bath
£250k

1 Bell Close

CO2 8EP

3 bed1 bath
£249k

1 Armidale Walk

CO2 8XS

3 bed1 bath
£291k

1 Avignon Close

CO2 8YH

3 bed
£304k

1 Agnes Silverside Close

CO2 8WN

3 bed2 bath
£328k

1 Buxton Road

CO2 8QU

3 bed2 bath
£229k

1 Cannock Mill Court, Old Heath Road

CO2 8AA

2 bed1 bath
£390k

1 Adelaide Drive

CO2 8UB

4 bed2 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

Fingringhoe Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Old Heath Community Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 8EP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO2 8EP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 8EP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 7 Bell Close, Colchester, CO2 8EP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.