7 Grenfell Close, Colchester, CO4 0AQ
About 7 Grenfell Close
7 Grenfell Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Colchester (CO4 0AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2015) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in November 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The latest certificate is from May 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
It hasn't traded since April 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2001–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £382,000 sits 127.4% above the 2004 sale of £168,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- ConservatoryYes
- FireplaceYes
Building
- Underfloor heatingYes
- Previously extendedYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
7 Grenfell Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 May 2025
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Expired on 14 May 2025
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof insulation improved
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
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Planning history
Council records include a two-storey side extension at 7 Grenfell Close.
2 applications on record at 7 Grenfell Close, Colchester, CO4 0AQ
- Oct 2013ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Proposed two storey side extension
- Documents
- 6 docs on file
- Reference
- 131752
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionDec 2019Decision
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Sales history & valuation
7 Grenfell Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2001).
£382,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.6% per year over 3 years.
£168,000
Growth on file: 16.6% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
4 April 2004Most recent
£168,000
+64.7%over 3 years5 January 2001
£102,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 0AQ: £262,000 (2025–2014).
Nearby sales in CO4 0AQ
Versus other Grenfell Close homes
On price per m², 7 Grenfell Close runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,663
Street avg £2,676
Floor Area
101 m²
Street avg 101 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.4 t/year
Street avg 4.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
430/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Goring Road West — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery. 27 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.8dB







