What type of property is 3 Fiddlers Folly, CO3 9UE?

3 Fiddlers Folly, CO3 9UE is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 3 Fiddlers Folly, CO3 9UE last change hands?

3 Fiddlers Folly, CO3 9UE last sold for £270,000 in October 2025. Land Registry has 7 sales on record going back to £125,000 in June 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Fiddlers Folly, CO3 9UE appreciated in value?

Across 7 sales between June 2004 and October 2025, 3 Fiddlers Folly, CO3 9UE rose from £125,000 to £270,000, a change of £145,000. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Fiddlers Folly, CO3 9UE have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Fiddlers Folly, CO3 9UE is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in June 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Fiddlers Folly, CO3 9UE?

3 Fiddlers Folly, CO3 9UE has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Fiddlers Folly, CO3 9UE heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Fiddlers Folly, CO3 9UE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 3 Fiddlers Folly, CO3 9UE had any planning applications?

3 Fiddlers Folly, CO3 9UE has council approval for two-storey side and rear extension granted in July 2011 under ref. 111029. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 Fiddlers Folly, CO3 9UE?

3 Fiddlers Folly, CO3 9UE 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.

Where is 3 Fiddlers Folly, CO3 9UE located?

3 Fiddlers Folly, CO3 9UE sits in Fordham Heath, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO3 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 3 Fiddlers Folly, CO3 9UE?

Police records around 3 Fiddlers Folly, CO3 9UE 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.

Which schools serve 3 Fiddlers Folly, CO3 9UE?

The closest primary school to 3 Fiddlers Folly, CO3 9UE is Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham (94m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stanway School (2.9km).

What transport links are near 3 Fiddlers Folly, CO3 9UE?

The closest bus stop to 3 Fiddlers Folly, CO3 9UE is Beech Grove, 166m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Fiddlers Folly, Fordham Heath, Colchester, CO3 9UE

7 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Fiddlers Folly

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

3 Fiddlers Folly is a two-bedroom detached house in Fordham Heath, Colchester, Colchester (CO3 9UE). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2017) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since September 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was October 2025 at £270,000 — fresh data. Across the public record there are 7 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 77% of similar EPCs). Across 2004–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£314/sq ft) was about 102.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2017

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Sept 2011

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

50%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2017from Apr 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%85%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Fiddlers Folly, Fordham Heath, Colchester, CO3 9UE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Fiddlers Folly has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 3 Fiddlers Folly, Fordham Heath, Colchester, CO3 9UE

2decisions2extensions5documents

Mar 2011
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property
Proposed two storey extensions to front and rear elevations.
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
110308
Full record in report
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ExtensionJul 2011Decision

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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.

3 Fiddlers Folly has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2004.

Current estimate

£279,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£270,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

22 October 2025Most recent
£270,000
+13.7%over 6 years
11 April 2019
£237,500
+10.5%over 1 year
10 August 2017
£215,000
+43.3%over 4 years
8 April 2013
£150,000
+11.1%over 1 year
29 February 2012
£135,000
+3.1%over 5 years
17 April 2006
£131,000
+4.8%over 1 year
13 June 2004
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 9UE: £290,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in CO3 9UE

On the street

Versus other Fiddlers Folly homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 3 Fiddlers Folly runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,375

Street avg £2,556

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.2 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 9UE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 9UE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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