What type of property is 3 Cherry Row, CO3 4DL?

3 Cherry Row, CO3 4DL is a detached house.

When did 3 Cherry Row, CO3 4DL last change hands?

3 Cherry Row, CO3 4DL last sold for £350,000 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £250,000 in March 2016, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Cherry Row, CO3 4DL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2016 and October 2020, 3 Cherry Row, CO3 4DL rose from £250,000 to £350,000, a change of £100,000. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Cherry Row, CO3 4DL have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Cherry Row, CO3 4DL is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in July 2017. It has improved from a G recorded in April 2015 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Cherry Row, CO3 4DL?

3 Cherry Row, CO3 4DL has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO3 4DL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Cherry Row, CO3 4DL heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Cherry Row, CO3 4DL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Cherry Row, CO3 4DL?

3 Cherry Row, CO3 4DL is in council tax band C.

Where is 3 Cherry Row, CO3 4DL located?

3 Cherry Row, CO3 4DL sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO3 postcode district in Essex.

Is 3 Cherry Row, CO3 4DL in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Cherry Row, CO3 4DL show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Cherry Row, CO3 4DL?

The closest primary school to 3 Cherry Row, CO3 4DL is St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester (316m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Philip Morant School and College (1.1km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Cherry Row, CO3 4DL?

The closest bus stop to 3 Cherry Row, CO3 4DL is Scott Drive, 211m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Cherry Row, Colchester, CO3 4DL

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Cherry Row

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

3 Cherry Row is a detached house in Colchester (CO3 4DL). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2017) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in April 2015 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 3-band jump.

Across 2016–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £407,000 is 16.3% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£439/sq ft) was about 66.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2020 at £350,000.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2017

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2017from Apr 2015

EPC improved fromG18toE52

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

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

50%9%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Cherry Row, Colchester, CO3 4DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Cherry Row has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£407,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£350,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

27 October 2020Most recent
£350,000
+40.0%over 4 years
1 March 2016
£250,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in CO3 4DL: £402,500 (2020–1997).

Nearby sales in CO3 4DL

On the street

Versus other Cherry Row homes

Three headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

52 (E)

Street avg 66 (D)

Below

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 124 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Scott Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO3 4DL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 4DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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