What kind of home is 3 Ash Way, CO3 9FN?

3 Ash Way, CO3 9FN is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 3 Ash Way, CO3 9FN last change hands?

3 Ash Way, CO3 9FN last sold for £90,000 in April 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £43,000 in July 1995, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Ash Way, CO3 9FN?

Across 2 sales between July 1995 and April 2013, 3 Ash Way, CO3 9FN rose from £43,000 to £90,000, a change of £47,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Ash Way, CO3 9FN?

The current EPC rating for 3 Ash Way, CO3 9FN is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Ash Way, CO3 9FN?

3 Ash Way, CO3 9FN has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Ash Way, CO3 9FN use?

The latest EPC at 3 Ash Way, CO3 9FN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Ash Way, CO3 9FN?

3 Ash Way, CO3 9FN is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 3 Ash Way, CO3 9FN in?

3 Ash Way, CO3 9FN sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO3 postcode district in Essex.

Is 3 Ash Way, CO3 9FN in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Ash Way, CO3 9FN 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.

What schools are near 3 Ash Way, CO3 9FN?

The closest primary school to 3 Ash Way, CO3 9FN is Gosbecks Primary School (253m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Paxman Academy (575m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Ash Way, CO3 9FN?

The closest bus stop to 3 Ash Way, CO3 9FN is Leather Bottle, 63m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Ash Way, Colchester, CO3 9FN

Property type

Detached

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Ash Way

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

3 Ash Way is a two-bedroom detached house in Colchester (CO3 9FN). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 51 m² this is the 4th smallest of 19 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 49–67 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good.

Across 1995–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £159,000 sits 76.7% above the 2013 sale of £90,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£164/sq ft) was about 26.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in April 2013.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

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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)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Sept 2012

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Ash Way, Colchester, CO3 9FN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Ash Way has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.

Current estimate

£159,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£90,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

18 April 2013Most recent
£90,000
+109.3%over 17 years
2 July 1995
£43,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 9FN: £170,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in CO3 9FN

On the street

Versus other Ash Way homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,765

Street avg £2,156

Below

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

0.1 km

Leather Bottle — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Gosbecks Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO3 9FN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 9FN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

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80 dB

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