Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
4 Acland Avenue, Colchester, CO3 3RS
2 planning records
Estimated value
£930,000
- Since the 2014 sale (£745,000)+25%
- Against CO3 3RS's recent median (£658,000)+41%
Newest record on this page: June 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
184 m²
1981 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£930,000
- Against its 2014 sale (£745,000)+25%
- Against CO3 3RS's recent median (£658,000)+41%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 4 Acland Avenue is modelled from its 184 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CO3 3RS. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
184 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2026
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2014
Recent sales in CO3 3RS
5 sales, median £658,000 (2026–2020)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: June 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Latest sale on 4 Acland Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Sales timeline
21 November 2014Most recent
£745,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 3RS: £658,000 (2026–2020).
Nearby sales in CO3 3RS
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 4 Acland Avenue, Colchester, CO3 3RS. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 4 Acland Avenue
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
4 Acland Avenue is a detached house in Colchester (CO3 3RS). It has a recorded floor area of 184 m² (around 1981 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 184 m² the property is well over the postcode median (80 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £930,000 is 24.8% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£376/sq ft) was about 33% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in November 2014.
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
5.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 6 June 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jul 2014from Jun 2013
EPC improved fromF25toC71
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Main Fuel
ElectricGas
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating Controls
ManualFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
SingleFull Double
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Low Energy Lighting
91%29%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Jun 2026from Jul 2014
EPC improved fromC71toD68
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
29%65%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 4 Acland Avenue, Colchester, CO3 3RS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 applications on record at 4 Acland Avenue, Colchester, CO3 3RS
2decisions1extensions29documents10nearby
- Sept 2013ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extensions and alterations to existing dwelling.
- Documents
- 22 docs on file
- Reference
- 131551
- More recent applications — locked
- ConditionsAug 2014Decision
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Versus other Acland Avenue homes
Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
4 Acland Avenue outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£4,049
Street avg £3,507
Floor Area
184 m²
Street avg 111 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.3 t/year
Street avg 4.4 t/year
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.
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.
Nearest schools
- St Benedict's Catholic CollegeSecondary788m
- Colchester County High School for GirlsSecondary788m
- Philip Morant School and CollegeSecondary1.1km
- Home Farm Primary SchoolPrimary1.2km
Nearest stops
- Glen AvenueBus stop120m
- Fitzwalter RoadBus stop380m
- ChurchBus stop426m
- Norman Way SchoolsBus stop630m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,283 reports43%
- Anti-social Behaviour305 reports10%
- Shoplifting243 reports8%
- Public Order222 reports7%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.0dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 4 Acland Avenue is modelled from its 184 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CO3 3RS. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 4 Acland Avenue. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 4 Acland Avenue was lodged in June 2026 at band D and is valid until June 2036. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 4 Acland Avenue. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 13 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 30 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CO3 3RS, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 4 Acland Avenue is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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