Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
2a, Alton Drive, Colchester, CO3 3ST
1 planning record
Estimated value
£915,000
- Since the 2005 sale (£465,000)+97%
- Against CO3 3ST's recent median (£787,500)+16%
Newest record on this page: April 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
198 m²
2131 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Our estimate
£915,000
- Against its 2005 sale (£465,000)+97%
- Against CO3 3ST's recent median (£787,500)+16%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 2a is modelled from its 198 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CO3 3ST. 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
198 m² from the EPC lodged in April 2026
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2005
Recent sales in CO3 3ST
5 sales, median £787,500 (2022–2016)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: May 2022 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | 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.
2a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
27 July 2005Most recent
£465,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 3ST: £787,500 (2022–2016).
Nearby sales in CO3 3ST
What this page doesn't show
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- 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 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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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
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
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
- Nov 2020PorchOutlineOutcome in report
New rear porch extension to existing dwelling.
Extension- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- 202231
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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
Floor Area
198 m²
Street avg 177 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.9 t/year
Street avg 6.4 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.
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.
Nearest schools
- St Benedict's Catholic CollegeSecondary473m
- Colchester County High School for GirlsSecondary473m
- Philip Morant School and CollegeSecondary794m
- Home Farm Primary SchoolPrimary1.1km
Nearest stops
- Glen AvenueBus stop220m
- Fitzwalter RoadBus stop229m
- Norman Way SchoolsBus stop344m
- ChurchBus stop549m
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 3ST from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.2dB
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 2a is modelled from its 198 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CO3 3ST. 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 2a. 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 2a was lodged in April 2026 at band C and is valid until April 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 2a. 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 3ST, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 2a is in council tax band G. 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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