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 £408,000 sits 142.9% 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).
Know exactly what you're buying at 7 Grenfell Close
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 May 2025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
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof insulation improved
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Planning history
Council records include a two-storey side extension at 7 Grenfell Close.
- Dec 2019ExtensionFullIn report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Proposed Ground Floor Extension under Existing First Floor & Demolition of Existing Garage and Erection of New Single Storey Rear Extension (PROPOSED PLAN RECEIVED).
- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- 192391
- Oct 2013ExtensionFullIn report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Proposed two storey side extension
- Documents
- 6 docs on file
- Reference
- 131752
What's in 7 Grenfell Close, Colchester, CO4 0AQ's planning history?
Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.
Sales history & valuation
7 Grenfell Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2001).
£408,000
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
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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
5/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.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.8dB