What kind of home is 1a, Glen Avenue, CO3 3RP?

1a, Glen Avenue, CO3 3RP is a 4-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

What did 1a, Glen Avenue, CO3 3RP sell for?

1a, Glen Avenue, CO3 3RP last sold for £540,000 in February 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1a, Glen Avenue, CO3 3RP?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Glen Avenue, CO3 3RP is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in November 2016. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Glen Avenue, CO3 3RP?

1a, Glen Avenue, CO3 3RP has a recorded floor area of 256 m² (2,756 sq ft), around 64 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Glen Avenue, CO3 3RP use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Glen Avenue, CO3 3RP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, Glen Avenue, CO3 3RP?

1a, Glen Avenue, CO3 3RP 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 1a, Glen Avenue, CO3 3RP in?

1a, Glen Avenue, CO3 3RP sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO3 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 1a, Glen Avenue, CO3 3RP?

Police records around 1a, Glen Avenue, CO3 3RP 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 1a, Glen Avenue, CO3 3RP?

The closest primary school to 1a, Glen Avenue, CO3 3RP is Home Farm Primary School (1.2km), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Benedict's Catholic College (713m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1a, Glen Avenue, CO3 3RP?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Glen Avenue, CO3 3RP is Glen Avenue, 78m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Glen Avenue, Colchester, CO3 3RP

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

256 m²

2756 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a four-bedroom detached house in Colchester (CO3 3RP). It has a recorded floor area of 256 m² (around 2756 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (November 2016) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The home occupies a corner plot.

10 years since the last transfer (February 2016). Today's modelled estimate of £725,000 is 34.3% above the 2016 sale price.

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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble
Corner plotYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

1a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2016

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

10.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2016from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromE54toD62

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

29%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Glen Avenue, Colchester, CO3 3RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

Current estimate

£725,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£540,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 February 2016Most recent
£540,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in CO3 3RP: £250,000 (2008–1999).

Nearby sales in CO3 3RP

On the street

Versus other Glen Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

62 (D)

Street avg 59 (D)

Above

Floor Area

256 m²

Street avg 199 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

10.0 t/year

Street avg 8.4 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Glen Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

St Benedict's Catholic College. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO3 3RP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 3RP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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