What kind of home is 13 Acland Avenue, CO3 3RS?

13 Acland Avenue, CO3 3RS is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 13 Acland Avenue, CO3 3RS last change hands?

13 Acland Avenue, CO3 3RS last sold for £320,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 13 Acland Avenue, CO3 3RS?

The current EPC rating for 13 Acland Avenue, CO3 3RS is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 13 Acland Avenue, CO3 3RS?

13 Acland Avenue, CO3 3RS has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO3 3RS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 13 Acland Avenue, CO3 3RS use?

The latest EPC at 13 Acland Avenue, CO3 3RS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 13 Acland Avenue, CO3 3RS?

13 Acland Avenue, CO3 3RS is in council tax band C.

Which area is 13 Acland Avenue, CO3 3RS in?

13 Acland Avenue, CO3 3RS sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO3 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 13 Acland Avenue, CO3 3RS?

Police records around 13 Acland Avenue, CO3 3RS show an average of 229 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 13 Acland Avenue, CO3 3RS?

The closest primary school to 13 Acland Avenue, CO3 3RS is Home Farm Primary School (1.2km), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Benedict's Catholic College (788m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 13 Acland Avenue, CO3 3RS?

The closest bus stop to 13 Acland Avenue, CO3 3RS is Glen Avenue, 120m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 Acland Avenue, Colchester, CO3 3RS

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 13 Acland Avenue

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

13 Acland Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Colchester (CO3 3RS). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£354/sq ft) was about 25.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2024 for £320,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 August 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Sept 2014

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Acland Avenue, Colchester, CO3 3RS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Acland Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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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.

13 Acland Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£335,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£320,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 March 2024Most recent
£320,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 3RS: £658,000 (2026–2018).

Nearby sales in CO3 3RS

On the street

Versus other Acland Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

13 Acland Avenue is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,810

Street avg £3,529

On par

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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

229/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Glen Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

St Benedict's Catholic College. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 3RS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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