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7 Cambridge Road, Colchester, CO3 3NS

4 sales on record5 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
236 m²
2540 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 7 Cambridge Road

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

7 Cambridge Road is a detached house in Colchester (CO3 3NS). It has a recorded floor area of 236 m² (around 2540 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

At 236 m² the property is well over the postcode median (154 m² across 37 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. A recent sale: £960,150 in August 2025. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2009–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£378/sq ft) was about 52.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 5 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 2 refused.

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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.

7 Cambridge Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
9.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Cambridge Road, Colchester, CO3 3NS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 applications on record at 7 Cambridge Road, Colchester, CO3 3NS

4decisions63documents10nearby
  1. Feb 2015
    New BuildFull
    Outcome in report

    Proposed demolition of existing garage and dwelling, removal of existing trees and the erection of 4No new dwellings with associated landscaping, parking and new access onto the highway

    Documents
    17 docs on file
    Reference
    146016
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
  4. ConditionsDecision

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  • The 63 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

7 Cambridge Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£947,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£960,150

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 August 2025Most recent

    £960,150

    +42.2%over 8 years

  2. 10 August 2017

    £675,000

    +27.4%over 3 years

  3. 28 March 2014

    £530,000

    +1.0%over 4 years

  4. 30 November 2009

    £525,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 3NS: £895,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Cambridge Road homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 7 Cambridge Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,068

Street avg £3,231

Above

Floor Area

236 m²

Street avg 208 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

9.9 t/year

Street avg 9.0 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Cambridge Road

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 · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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.
£992k

1 Cambridge House, Cambridge Road

CO3 3NS

5 bed3 bath
£894k

1 Fitzwalter Road

CO3 3SS

£806k

1 Glen Avenue

CO3 3RP

£774k

1 Alton Drive

CO3 3ST

4 bed5 bath
£760k

1 Errington Road

CO3 3EA

4 bed2 bath
£720k

1 Endsleigh Court

CO3 3QN

4 bed3 bath
£700k

1 Headteacher Terrace, Park Road

CO3 3UL

£672k

1 Fitzwilliam Road

CO3 3RZ

4 bed
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.
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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Ireton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Colchester Royal Grammar School. 32 schools nearby.

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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 CO3 3NS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO3 3NS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 3NS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

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

Common questions

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