What was the last sold price for 38a, Romford Close, CO4 0AP?

38a, Romford Close, CO4 0AP last sold for £112,000 in September 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £35,500 in February 1997, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 38a, Romford Close, CO4 0AP?

Across 2 sales between February 1997 and September 2005, 38a, Romford Close, CO4 0AP rose from £35,500 to £112,000, a change of £76,500. That works out to roughly +14.3% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 38a, Romford Close, CO4 0AP?

38a, Romford Close, CO4 0AP is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 38a, Romford Close, CO4 0AP in?

38a, Romford Close, CO4 0AP sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 38a, Romford Close, CO4 0AP?

Police records around 38a, Romford Close, CO4 0AP show an average of 430 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 38a, Romford Close, CO4 0AP?

The closest primary school to 38a, Romford Close, CO4 0AP is Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery (524m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Colchester Academy (1.5km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 38a, Romford Close, CO4 0AP?

The closest bus stop to 38a, Romford Close, CO4 0AP is Valentines Drive, 160m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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38a, Romford Close, Colchester, CO4 0AP

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Overview

About 38a

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

38a is a two-bedroom property in Colchester (CO4 0AP). It has council tax band A.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in September 2005. Across 1997–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.3% per year.

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What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38a, Romford Close, Colchester, CO4 0AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38a 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 grown by over 3x since 1997.

Last sold (2005)

£112,000

Growth on file: 14.3% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

15 September 2005Most recent
£112,000
+215.5%over 8 years
6 February 1997
£35,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 0AP: £200,410 (2023–2019).

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Area

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Crime

430/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Valentines Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 0AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

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