What type of property is 9 Rayleigh Close, CO4 0AT?

9 Rayleigh Close, CO4 0AT is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 9 Rayleigh Close, CO4 0AT?

The current EPC rating for 9 Rayleigh Close, CO4 0AT is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in June 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Rayleigh Close, CO4 0AT?

9 Rayleigh Close, CO4 0AT has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Rayleigh Close, CO4 0AT heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Rayleigh Close, CO4 0AT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 9 Rayleigh Close, CO4 0AT had any planning applications?

9 Rayleigh Close, CO4 0AT has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in January 2015. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 9 Rayleigh Close, CO4 0AT?

9 Rayleigh Close, CO4 0AT 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.

Where is 9 Rayleigh Close, CO4 0AT located?

9 Rayleigh Close, CO4 0AT sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

Is 9 Rayleigh Close, CO4 0AT in a safe area?

Police records around 9 Rayleigh Close, CO4 0AT show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 10 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 9 Rayleigh Close, CO4 0AT?

The closest primary school to 9 Rayleigh Close, CO4 0AT is Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery (459m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Colchester Academy (1.5km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 9 Rayleigh Close, CO4 0AT?

The closest bus stop to 9 Rayleigh Close, CO4 0AT is Valentines Drive, 161m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Rayleigh Close, Colchester, CO4 0AT

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Rayleigh Close

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

9 Rayleigh Close is a semi-detached house in Colchester (CO4 0AT). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Jun 2026

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Rayleigh Close, Colchester, CO4 0AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2015
RenovationFull
In report
Creation of access to allow parking on the drive
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
146274
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Jun 2007
OutbuildingFull
In report
Single storey detached garage
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
071377
View planning record

What's in 9 Rayleigh Close, Colchester, CO4 0AT's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

9 Rayleigh Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£152,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 0AT: £145,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in CO4 0AT

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On the street

Versus other Rayleigh Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

9 Rayleigh Close is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

EPC Rating

60 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

Below

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 64 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Colchester district page.

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Crime

5/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. 28 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO4 0AT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 0AT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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