What type of property is 24 Fairhead Road North, CO4 0BW?

24 Fairhead Road North, CO4 0BW is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 24 Fairhead Road North, CO4 0BW?

24 Fairhead Road North, CO4 0BW last sold for £129,000 in April 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £31,000 in February 1995, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 24 Fairhead Road North, CO4 0BW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 1995 and April 2015, 24 Fairhead Road North, CO4 0BW rose from £31,000 to £129,000, a change of £98,000. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 24 Fairhead Road North, CO4 0BW?

The current EPC rating for 24 Fairhead Road North, CO4 0BW is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 24 Fairhead Road North, CO4 0BW?

24 Fairhead Road North, CO4 0BW has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 24 Fairhead Road North, CO4 0BW heated?

The latest EPC at 24 Fairhead Road North, CO4 0BW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 24 Fairhead Road North, CO4 0BW?

24 Fairhead Road North, CO4 0BW 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 24 Fairhead Road North, CO4 0BW located?

24 Fairhead Road North, CO4 0BW sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

Is 24 Fairhead Road North, CO4 0BW in a safe area?

Police records around 24 Fairhead Road North, CO4 0BW 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.

Which schools serve 24 Fairhead Road North, CO4 0BW?

The closest primary school to 24 Fairhead Road North, CO4 0BW is Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery (224m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Colchester Academy (1.1km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 24 Fairhead Road North, CO4 0BW?

The closest bus stop to 24 Fairhead Road North, CO4 0BW is Dilbridge Road, 199m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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24 Fairhead Road North, Colchester, CO4 0BW

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 24 Fairhead Road North

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

24 Fairhead Road North is a mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO4 0BW). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Across 1995–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £238,000 sits 84.5% above the 2015 sale of £129,000. On the market in April 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 December 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2014from Apr 2009

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Dec 2023from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromD56toC69

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Fairhead Road North, Colchester, CO4 0BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 Fairhead Road North has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

24 Fairhead Road North has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£238,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£129,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

19 April 2015Most recent
£129,000
+316.1%over 20 years
3 February 1995
£31,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 0BW: £250,000 (2024–2015).

Nearby sales in CO4 0BW

On the street

Versus other Fairhead Road North homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 24 Fairhead Road North lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,792

Street avg £2,539

Strongly below

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£240k

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£250k

1 Acorn Close

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1 Dilbridge Road East

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£261k

1 Fairhead Road South

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£268k

1 Gascoigne Road

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£278k

1 Alderton Road

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£286k

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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

430/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Dilbridge Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 0BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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