What kind of home is 4 Ashley Gardens, CO3 3QG?

4 Ashley Gardens, CO3 3QG is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 4 Ashley Gardens, CO3 3QG?

4 Ashley Gardens, CO3 3QG last sold for £670,000 in February 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £230,000 in July 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Ashley Gardens, CO3 3QG appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between July 2000 and February 2022, 4 Ashley Gardens, CO3 3QG rose from £230,000 to £670,000, a change of £440,000. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Ashley Gardens, CO3 3QG?

The current EPC rating for 4 Ashley Gardens, CO3 3QG is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in February 2021. It has improved from a C recorded in June 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Ashley Gardens, CO3 3QG?

4 Ashley Gardens, CO3 3QG has a recorded floor area of 231 m² (2,486 sq ft), around 58 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 67% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO3 3QG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Ashley Gardens, CO3 3QG use?

The latest EPC at 4 Ashley Gardens, CO3 3QG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 4 Ashley Gardens, CO3 3QG?

4 Ashley Gardens, CO3 3QG has council approval for an extension granted in November 2007 under ref. 072510. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Ashley Gardens, CO3 3QG?

4 Ashley Gardens, CO3 3QG is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 4 Ashley Gardens, CO3 3QG in?

4 Ashley Gardens, CO3 3QG sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO3 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 4 Ashley Gardens, CO3 3QG?

Police records around 4 Ashley Gardens, CO3 3QG show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 4 Ashley Gardens, CO3 3QG?

The closest primary school to 4 Ashley Gardens, CO3 3QG is Hamilton Primary School (867m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Colchester Royal Grammar School (505m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4 Ashley Gardens, CO3 3QG?

The closest bus stop to 4 Ashley Gardens, CO3 3QG is Park Road, 127m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Ashley Gardens, Colchester, CO3 3QG

EPC B3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

231 m²

2486 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Ashley Gardens

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

4 Ashley Gardens is a four-bedroom detached house in Colchester (CO3 3QG). It has a recorded floor area of 231 m² (around 2486 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2021) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 231 m² the property is well over the postcode median (141 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2000–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £770,000 is 14.9% above the 2022 sale price. Sold February 2022 for £670,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
Bathrooms4
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

4 Ashley Gardens ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2021

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2021from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromC79toB81

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Ashley Gardens, Colchester, CO3 3QG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 4 Ashley Gardens, Colchester, CO3 3QG

2decisions1extensions9documents10nearby

Nov 2007
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Internal alterations & re-roofing with new pitch to provide extra roomat first floor.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
072510
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Demolition And RebuildFeb 2008Decision

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£770,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£670,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

21 February 2022Most recent
£670,000
+71.4%over 14 years
4 October 2007
£391,000
+70.0%over 7 years
26 July 2000
£230,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 3QG: £520,000 (2020–2017).

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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.

4 Ashley Gardens is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,900

Street avg £3,198

Below

Floor Area

231 m²

Street avg 164 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

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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.

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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· 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

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Common questions

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