What type of property is 3 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT?

3 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 3 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT last change hands?

3 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT last sold for £340,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £189,995 in June 2013. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT changed over time?

Across 3 sales between June 2013 and July 2023, 3 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT rose from £189,995 to £340,000, a change of £150,005. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT?

The current EPC rating for 3 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT?

3 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT?

3 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT is in council tax band D.

Where is 3 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT located?

3 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

Is 3 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT 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 3 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT?

The closest primary school to 3 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT is Monkwick Junior School (877m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Thomas Lord Audley School (908m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT?

The closest bus stop to 3 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT is Fowler Road, 65m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Builder Gardens, Colchester, CO2 9FT

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Builder Gardens

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

3 Builder Gardens is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Colchester (CO2 9FT). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2013–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£376/sq ft) was about 76.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2023 at £340,000.

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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Builder Gardens, Colchester, CO2 9FT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Builder Gardens has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Builder Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£348,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£340,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

17 July 2023Most recent
£340,000
+31.3%over 5 years
9 April 2018
£259,000
+36.3%over 4 years
27 June 2013
£189,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 9FT: £194,995 (2019–2013).

Nearby sales in CO2 9FT

On the street

Versus other Builder Gardens homes

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

On price per m², 3 Builder Gardens stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,048

Street avg £2,441

Strongly above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

3 years

Street avg 12 years

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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

Fowler Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Monkwick Junior School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO2 9FT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 9FT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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