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5 Cape Close, Colchester, CO3 4LX

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Cape Close

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

5 Cape Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Colchester (CO3 4LX). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2014) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The latest certificate is from March 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 2014–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £346,000 is 41.2% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£274/sq ft) was about 36.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in October 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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
  • Bathrooms2
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Cape Close

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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.

5 Cape Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 03 Mar 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Cape Close, Colchester, CO3 4LX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Cape Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

5 Cape Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£346,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.8% per year over 2 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£245,000

Growth on file: 11.8% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 October 2016Most recent

    £245,000

    +30.7%over 2 years

  2. 1 June 2014

    £187,500

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

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.

EPC Rating for 5 Cape Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,952

Street avg £3,359

On par

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Cape Close

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£385k

1 Browning Close

CO3 4JJ

3 bed1 bath
£292k

1 Cape Close

CO3 4LX

3 bed
£433k

1 Gilwell Park Close

CO3 4SP

3 bed1 bath
£479k

1 Henry Johnston Mews

CO3 4BT

3 bed2 bath
£486k

1 Heather Drive

CO3 4AH

3 bed2 bath
£370k

1 Baden Powell Drive

CO3 4SL

2 bed1 bath
£390k

1 Gainsborough Road

CO3 4QP

4 bed2 bath
£426k

1 Brownsea Way

CO3 4SW

4 bed1 bath
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

0.1 km

Rudsdale Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester. 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 4LX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO3 4LX

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Cape Close, Colchester, CO3 4LX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.