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2a, Alton Drive, Colchester, CO3 3ST

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
198 m²
2131 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a detached house in Colchester (CO3 3ST). It has a recorded floor area of 198 m² (around 2131 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in May 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since July 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £915,000 sits 96.8% above the 2005 sale of £465,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£218/sq ft) was about 38.3% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2020. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 198 m² it's 28.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (155 m² median across 7 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs).

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from May 2016
EPC improved fromD67toC74
Hot Water
Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
31%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

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Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Alton Drive, Colchester, CO3 3ST, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a has an approved extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 2a, Alton Drive, Colchester, CO3 3ST

1decisions1extensions5documents10nearby
  1. Nov 2020
    PorchOutline
    Outcome in report

    New rear porch extension to existing dwelling.

    Extension
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    202231
    Full record in report

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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.

2a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£915,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£465,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 July 2005Most recent

    £465,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 3ST: £787,500 (2022–2016).

On the street

Versus other Alton Drive homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 2a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,348

Street avg £4,876

Below

Floor Area

198 m²

Street avg 177 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£876k

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5 bed3 bath
£826k

1 Alton Drive

CO3 3ST

4 bed5 bath
£1.1m

1 Fitzwalter Road

CO3 3SS

£750k

1 Errington Road

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4 bed2 bath
£680k

1 Endsleigh Court

CO3 3QN

4 bed3 bath
£639k

1 Fitzwilliam Road

CO3 3RZ

4 bed
£621k

1 Elianore Road

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

229/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Glen Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 3ST from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO3 3ST

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 3ST

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

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 2a, Alton Drive, Colchester, CO3 3ST. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.