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7 Acland Avenue, Colchester, CO3 3RS

3 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
137 m²
1475 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 7 Acland Avenue

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

7 Acland Avenue is a four-bedroom detached house in Colchester (CO3 3RS). It has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (around 1475 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Other recorded features include outbuildings. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 137 m² the property is well over the postcode median (80 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. A recent sale: £658,000 in May 2025. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£446/sq ft) was about 53.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • OutbuildingsYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Oct 2016
EPC improved fromE52toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC CPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Acland Avenue, Colchester, CO3 3RS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 7 Acland Avenue, Colchester, CO3 3RS

3decisions1extensions19documents10nearby
  1. Oct 2020
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Proposed single storey rear extension, front porch and replacement garage

    Extension
    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    201767
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
  4. ConditionsDecision

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  • The 19 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

7 Acland Avenue has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£628,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£658,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 May 2025Most recent

    £658,000

    +90.7%over 8 years
  2. 9 December 2016

    £345,000

    +320.7%over 20 years
  3. 8 March 1996

    £82,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 3RS: £445,000 (2024–2017).

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.

On price per m², 7 Acland Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,803

Street avg £3,328

Strongly above

Floor Area

137 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Acland 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
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.

Crime

5/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.

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

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 7 Acland Avenue, Colchester, CO3 3RS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.