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2 Ashley Gardens, Colchester, CO3 3QG

Swimming pool2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
199 m²
2142 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Ashley Gardens

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

2 Ashley Gardens is a four-bedroom detached house in Colchester (CO3 3QG). It has a recorded floor area of 199 m² (around 2142 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. There is a swimming pool on the plot, uncommon for the area. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

At 199 m² the property is well over the postcode median (141 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2011–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£350/sq ft) was about 43.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Sold December 2020 for £750,000.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes
  • Swimming poolYes
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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.

2 Ashley Gardens's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Aug 2010
EPC improved fromE51toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Ashley Gardens, Colchester, CO3 3QG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 2 Ashley Gardens, Colchester, CO3 3QG

2decisions22documents10nearby
  1. Dec 2011
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Proposed alterations and refurbishment of an existing five bedroom chalet-bungalow. Associated external works including proposed wideningof the existing driveway and crossover from Ashley Gardens.

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    111578
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. RenovationDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 10 notable nearby
  • The 22 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.

Latest sale on 2 Ashley Gardens was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£808,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.6% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£750,000

Growth on file: 8.6% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 December 2020Most recent

    £750,000

    +120.6%over 9 years

  2. 25 April 2011

    £340,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 3QG: £520,000 (2022–2017).

On the street

Versus other Ashley Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 2 Ashley Gardens lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,769

Street avg £3,089

Above

Floor Area

199 m²

Street avg 168 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Ashley Gardens

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
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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Park Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Colchester Royal Grammar School. 33 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 CO3 3QG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO3 3QG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 3QG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

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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