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5 Hastings Road, Colchester, CO3 4SD

Extendable3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
82 m²
883 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Hastings Road

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

5 Hastings Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Colchester (CO3 4SD). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in December 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 2017–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 21.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £335,000 is 26.4% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£300/sq ft) was about 55.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £265,000 in November 2019.

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Hastings Road

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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)
Nov 2018

EPC Rating

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

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Dec 2016
EPC improved fromE52toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
36%92%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Hastings Road, Colchester, CO3 4SD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Hastings Road 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 Hastings Road changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£335,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 21.2% per year over 3 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2019)

£265,000

Growth on file: 21.2% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 November 2019Most recent

    £265,000

    -6.2%

  2. 20 May 2019

    £282,500

    +82.3%over 2 years

  3. 30 January 2017

    £155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 4SD: £280,000 (2022–2020).

On the street

Versus other Hastings Road homes

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

On epc rating, 5 Hastings Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,232

Street avg £2,567

Above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Hastings Road

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.
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3 bed1 bath
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3 bed1 bath
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1 Henry Johnston Mews

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3 bed2 bath
£486k

1 Heather Drive

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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

Hastings Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Prettygate Junior 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 4SD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO3 4SD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 4SD

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 Hastings Road, Colchester, CO3 4SD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.