What kind of home is 4 Buxton Road, CO2 8QU?

4 Buxton Road, CO2 8QU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 4 Buxton Road, CO2 8QU last change hands?

4 Buxton Road, CO2 8QU last sold for £206,000 in February 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £172,500 in August 2014, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Buxton Road, CO2 8QU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2014 and February 2017, 4 Buxton Road, CO2 8QU rose from £172,500 to £206,000, a change of £33,500. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Buxton Road, CO2 8QU?

The current EPC rating for 4 Buxton Road, CO2 8QU is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Buxton Road, CO2 8QU?

4 Buxton Road, CO2 8QU has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Buxton Road, CO2 8QU use?

The latest EPC at 4 Buxton Road, CO2 8QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Buxton Road, CO2 8QU?

4 Buxton Road, CO2 8QU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 4 Buxton Road, CO2 8QU in?

4 Buxton Road, CO2 8QU sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

Is 4 Buxton Road, CO2 8QU in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Buxton Road, CO2 8QU 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 4 Buxton Road, CO2 8QU?

The closest primary school to 4 Buxton Road, CO2 8QU is Monkwick Infant and Nursery School (311m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Thomas Lord Audley School (423m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Buxton Road, CO2 8QU?

The closest bus stop to 4 Buxton Road, CO2 8QU is Talcott Road, 80m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Buxton Road, Colchester, CO2 8QU

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Buxton Road

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

4 Buxton Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Colchester (CO2 8QU). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since May 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

9 years since the last transfer (February 2017). Across 2014–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £284,000 is 37.9% above the 2017 sale price.

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 gardenRear

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from May 2014

EPC improved fromC71toD58

Low Energy Lighting

78%15%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2022from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromD58toC73

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

15%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Buxton Road, Colchester, CO2 8QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Buxton Road has no planning applications on record.

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.

4 Buxton Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£284,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£206,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

3 February 2017Most recent
£206,000
+19.4%over 2 years
3 August 2014
£172,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 8QU: £280,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in CO2 8QU

On the street

Versus other Buxton Road homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 4 Buxton Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,747

Street avg £2,915

On par

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Above

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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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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

Talcott Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Monkwick Infant and Nursery School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO2 8QU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 8QU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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