Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
65a, Crouch Street, Colchester, CO3 3EY
Estimated value
£394,000
- Since the 2014 sale (£700,000)-44%
- Against CO3 3EY's recent median (£170,000)+132%
Newest record on this page: September 2021. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
98 m²
1055 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 48
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£394,000
- Against its 2014 sale (£700,000)-44%
- Against CO3 3EY's recent median (£170,000)+132%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 65a is modelled from its 98 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CO3 3EY. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
98 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2021
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2014
Recent sales in CO3 3EY
1 sale, median £170,000 (2006–2006)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: August 2014 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sales timeline
4 August 2014Most recent
£700,000
+84.2%over 4 years26 November 2009
£380,000
Median price across the last 1 sales in CO3 3EY: £170,000 (2006–2006).
Nearby sales in CO3 3EY
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 65a, Crouch Street, Colchester, CO3 3EY. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
One time fee only - money back guarantee
About 65a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
65a is a mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO3 3EY). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 98 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 65a (74–98 m²). On EPC score it ranks first in the building (48 versus a worst of 40). The latest certificate (September 2021) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (October 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 71), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.
Across 2009–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £394,000 is 43.7% below the 2014 sale of £700,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. At 98 m² the property is well over the postcode median (74 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On the market in August 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 65a
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
65a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E48
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
8.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 28 September 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Sept 2021from Oct 2011
EPC improved fromD56toE48
Windows
Very PoorPoor
Window efficiency improved
Low Energy Lighting
45%78%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 65a, Crouch Street, Colchester, CO3 3EY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
65a has no planning applications on record.
10
But the area is active
10 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Crouch Street homes
Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Floor Area for 65a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
48 (E)
Street avg 49 (E)
Floor Area
98 m²
Street avg 77 m²
CO₂ Emissions
8.4 t/year
Street avg 7.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
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.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
229/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Crouch Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
The Sixth Form College Colchester. 34 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- The Sixth Form College Colchester16 plus371m
- Colchester Royal Grammar SchoolSecondary403m
- St John's Green Primary SchoolPrimary474m
- Colchester Institute16 plus683m
Nearest stops
- Crouch StreetBus stop95m
- Maldon RoadBus stop132m
- Essex County HospitalBus stop141m
- Police StationBus stop246m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,283 reports43%
- Anti-social Behaviour305 reports10%
- Shoplifting243 reports8%
- Public Order222 reports7%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO3 3EY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.9dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 65a is modelled from its 98 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CO3 3EY. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 65a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 65a was lodged in September 2021 at band E and is valid until September 2031. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 65a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 13 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 34 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CO3 3EY, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 65a, Crouch Street, Colchester, CO3 3EY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in CO3 3EYSold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- CO 3 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 65a, Crouch Street, Colchester valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales