What kind of home is 2 Cape Close, CO3 4LX?

2 Cape Close, CO3 4LX is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 2 Cape Close, CO3 4LX sell for?

2 Cape Close, CO3 4LX last sold for £205,000 in January 2013, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £162,500 in July 2011, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Cape Close, CO3 4LX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2011 and January 2013, 2 Cape Close, CO3 4LX rose from £162,500 to £205,000, a change of £42,500. That works out to roughly +17.2% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Cape Close, CO3 4LX?

The current EPC rating for 2 Cape Close, CO3 4LX is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Cape Close, CO3 4LX?

2 Cape Close, CO3 4LX has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Cape Close, CO3 4LX use?

The latest EPC at 2 Cape Close, CO3 4LX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Cape Close, CO3 4LX?

2 Cape Close, CO3 4LX is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Cape Close, CO3 4LX in?

2 Cape Close, CO3 4LX sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO3 postcode district.

Is 2 Cape Close, CO3 4LX in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Cape Close, CO3 4LX show an average of 229 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Cape Close, CO3 4LX?

The closest primary school to 2 Cape Close, CO3 4LX is St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester (560m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Philip Morant School and College (877m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Cape Close, CO3 4LX?

The closest bus stop to 2 Cape Close, CO3 4LX is Rudsdale Way, 85m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Cape Close, Colchester, CO3 4LX

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Cape Close

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

2 Cape Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Colchester (CO3 4LX). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2011–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 17.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £333,000 sits 62.4% above the 2013 sale of £205,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 14 years ago, in January 2013.

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

Bedrooms3

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2012from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromD63toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

May 2026from Feb 2012

Low Energy Lighting

42%96%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Cape Close, Colchester, CO3 4LX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Cape Close 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.

2 Cape Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£333,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 17.2% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2013)

£205,000

Growth on file: 17.2% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

11 January 2013Most recent
£205,000
+26.2%over 1 year
25 July 2011
£162,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 4LX: £325,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in CO3 4LX

On the street

Versus other Cape Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Cape Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,531

Street avg £3,400

Below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

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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

229/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Rudsdale Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

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

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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 4LX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 4LX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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