What type of property is 4 Beech Grove, CO3 9UA?

4 Beech Grove, CO3 9UA is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 4 Beech Grove, CO3 9UA?

4 Beech Grove, CO3 9UA last sold for £455,000 in July 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £168,000 in January 2001, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Beech Grove, CO3 9UA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2001 and July 2017, 4 Beech Grove, CO3 9UA rose from £168,000 to £455,000, a change of £287,000. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Beech Grove, CO3 9UA?

The current EPC rating for 4 Beech Grove, CO3 9UA is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in June 2017. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Beech Grove, CO3 9UA?

4 Beech Grove, CO3 9UA has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (1,442 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Beech Grove, CO3 9UA heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Beech Grove, CO3 9UA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 4 Beech Grove, CO3 9UA?

4 Beech Grove, CO3 9UA has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in June 2001 under ref. F/COL/01/0563. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4 Beech Grove, CO3 9UA?

4 Beech Grove, CO3 9UA is in council tax band E.

Where is 4 Beech Grove, CO3 9UA located?

4 Beech Grove, CO3 9UA sits in Fordham Heath, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO3 postcode district in Essex.

Is 4 Beech Grove, CO3 9UA in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Beech Grove, CO3 9UA 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.

Which schools serve 4 Beech Grove, CO3 9UA?

The closest primary school to 4 Beech Grove, CO3 9UA is Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham (146m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stanway School (2.8km).

How well connected is 4 Beech Grove, CO3 9UA?

The closest bus stop to 4 Beech Grove, CO3 9UA is Beech Grove, 95m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Beech Grove, Fordham Heath, Colchester, CO3 9UA

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

134 m²

1442 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Beech Grove

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

4 Beech Grove is a four-bedroom detached house in Fordham Heath, Colchester, Colchester (CO3 9UA). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1442 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2017) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2001. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in July 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Across 2001–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £533,000 is 17.1% above the 2017 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

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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)

Jun 2017

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 June 2027

8 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2017from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromD66toC72

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

78%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Beech Grove, Fordham Heath, Colchester, CO3 9UA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Beech Grove has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 4 Beech Grove, Fordham Heath, Colchester, CO3 9UA

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Jun 2001
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey extension to rear
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
F/COL/01/0563
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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.

4 Beech Grove has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£533,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£455,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

26 July 2017Most recent
£455,000
+170.8%over 16 years
10 January 2001
£168,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in CO3 9UA: £320,000 (2017–1996).

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Area

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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

Beech Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 9UA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

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