What type of property is 1a, Alan Way, CO3 4LG?

1a, Alan Way, CO3 4LG is a 3-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

What was the last sold price for 1a, Alan Way, CO3 4LG?

1a, Alan Way, CO3 4LG last sold for £345,000 in October 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £110,000 in August 2000, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1a, Alan Way, CO3 4LG?

Across 2 sales between August 2000 and October 2017, 1a, Alan Way, CO3 4LG rose from £110,000 to £345,000, a change of £235,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1a, Alan Way, CO3 4LG have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Alan Way, CO3 4LG is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2017. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Alan Way, CO3 4LG?

1a, Alan Way, CO3 4LG has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO3 4LG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Alan Way, CO3 4LG heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Alan Way, CO3 4LG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1a, Alan Way, CO3 4LG?

1a, Alan Way, CO3 4LG has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in August 2003. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1a, Alan Way, CO3 4LG?

1a, Alan Way, CO3 4LG is in council tax band D.

Where is 1a, Alan Way, CO3 4LG located?

1a, Alan Way, CO3 4LG sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO3 postcode district in Essex.

Is 1a, Alan Way, CO3 4LG in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Alan Way, CO3 4LG 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 1a, Alan Way, CO3 4LG?

The closest primary school to 1a, Alan Way, CO3 4LG is Prettygate Junior School (602m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Paxman Academy (966m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1a, Alan Way, CO3 4LG?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Alan Way, CO3 4LG is Worthington Way, 189m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Alan Way, Colchester, CO3 4LG

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a three-bedroom detached house in Colchester (CO3 4LG). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2017 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 Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 2000–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £416,000 is 20.6% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£391/sq ft) was about 52.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in October 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2003.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenWrap around
GarageYes
Corner plotYes

Building

Period featuresYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Jul 2017

EPC improved fromD58toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

9%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Alan Way, Colchester, CO3 4LG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1a, Alan Way, Colchester, CO3 4LG

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Aug 2003
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Erection of 5 foot fence on top of boundry to side of property
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Reference
F/COL/03/1175
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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.

1a has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£416,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£345,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

2 October 2017Most recent
£345,000
+213.6%over 17 years
22 August 2000
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 4LG: £400,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CO3 4LG

On the street

Versus other Alan Way homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,207

Street avg £3,379

Above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 91 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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

Worthington Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Prettygate Junior School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 4LG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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