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3 Glen Avenue, Colchester, CO3 3RP

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
284 m²
3057 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Glen Avenue

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

3 Glen Avenue is a five-bedroom detached house in Colchester (CO3 3RP). It has a recorded floor area of 284 m² (around 3057 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

It hasn't traded since September 1999, a hold of 27 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £923,000 sits 255% above the 1999 sale of £260,000.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageDouble
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Glen Avenue

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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.

3 Glen Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
11.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Jun 2012
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
3%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

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

3 Glen Avenue 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Glen Avenue's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1999).

Current estimate

£923,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (1999)

£260,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 September 1999Most recent

    £260,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in CO3 3RP: £250,000 (2016–2001).

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.

Floor Area for 3 Glen Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

62 (D)

Street avg 59 (D)

Above

Floor Area

284 m²

Street avg 190 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

11.0 t/year

Street avg 8.1 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Glen Avenue

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
£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
£672k

1 Fitzwilliam Road

CO3 3RZ

4 bed
£572k

1 Francis Kellerman Walk

CO3 3EJ

4 bed3 bath
£479k

1 Hamilton Road

CO3 3DZ

4 bed2 bath
£596k

1 Elianore Road

CO3 3RX

3 bed1 bath
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

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.

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

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Glen Avenue, Colchester, CO3 3RP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.