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3 Gilberd House, Lexden Park, Colchester, CO3 3UF

1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Floor Ground
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 Gilberd House

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

3 Gilberd House is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO3 3UF). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. At 87 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 7 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 84–119 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. Other recorded features include a balcony. The home occupies a corner plot. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since January 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £293,000 is 19.6% above the 2010 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£262/sq ft) was about 82% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 87 m² it's 21.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (111 m² median across 18 EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2012.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • BalconyYes
  • Corner plotYes
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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)
Sept 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Gilberd House, Lexden Park, Colchester, CO3 3UF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 3 Gilberd House, Lexden Park, Colchester, CO3 3UF

1decisions4documents10nearby
  1. May 2012
    Outline
    Outcome in report

    Application for prior notification of proposed development by telecommunications code systems operators - installation of dark greenDSLAM cabinet.

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    120653
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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.

3 Gilberd House has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£293,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£245,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 January 2010Most recent

    £245,000

    +152.6%over 13 years
  2. 30 May 1996

    £97,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 3UF: £400,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Lexden Park homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,816

Street avg £2,823

On par

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 126 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Gilberd House

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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

Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Home Farm Primary School. 26 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 3UF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO3 3UF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 3UF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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