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18 Acorn Close, Colchester, CO4 0HY

1 planning record

Estimated value

£351,000

  • Since the 2017 sale (£290,000)+21%
  • Against CO4 0HY's recent median (£275,000)+28%

Newest record on this page: January 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
86 m²
926 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band C
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£351,000

  • Against its 2017 sale (£290,000)+21%
  • Against CO4 0HY's recent median (£275,000)+28%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 18 Acorn Close is modelled from its 86 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CO4 0HY. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    86 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2017

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2017

  • Recent sales in CO4 0HY

    5 sales, median £275,000 (2026–2020)

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SalesLatest sale shown: January 2026Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

18 Acorn Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 December 2017Most recent

    £290,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 0HY: £275,000 (2026–2020).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 18 Acorn Close

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

18 Acorn Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Colchester (CO4 0HY). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2017) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2016. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £351,000 is 21% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£313/sq ft) was about 52.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in December 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
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  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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
May 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
—

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 May 2027

6 months remaining
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Acorn Close, Colchester, CO4 0HY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 18 Acorn Close, Colchester, CO4 0HY

1decisions1extensions9documents1nearby
  1. Sept 2016
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Demolish existing tree damaged detached brick garage in back garden and rebuild as a two-storey side extension to match appearance and materials used in existing dwelling in line with the front building line of the property.

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    162030
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  • The 9 documents, officer reports & conditions
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On the street

Versus other Acorn Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£3,372

Street avg £3,001

Above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par
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

Bilsdale Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester. 17 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, ColchesterPrimary364m
  • Brinkley Grove Primary SchoolPrimary822m
  • The Gilberd SchoolSecondary920m
  • Highwoods Community Primary SchoolPrimary933m

Nearest stops

  • Bilsdale CloseBus stop201m
  • Avellana PlaceBus stop346m
  • Arden CloseBus stop431m
  • Rovers TyeBus stop449m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences2,575 reports46%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson485 reports9%
  • Anti-social Behaviour482 reports9%
  • Shoplifting425 reports8%

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A Local Area 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 0HY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO4 0HY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 0HY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Comparables

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How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 18 Acorn Close is modelled from its 86 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CO4 0HY. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 18 Acorn Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 18 Acorn Close was lodged in May 2017 at band D and is valid until May 2027. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 18 Acorn Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 13 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 17 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CO4 0HY, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
18 Acorn Close is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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