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21a, Acorn Close, Colchester, CO4 0HY

Solar panels
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
54 m²
581 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 21a

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

21a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Colchester (CO4 0HY). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

At 54 m² it sits well below the postcode median (83 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£262/sq ft) was about 27.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £152,000 in November 2023.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Communal gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Solar panelsYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • 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(1 of 2)
Feb 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 February 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from Dec 2008
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

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Late 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21a, Acorn Close, Colchester, CO4 0HY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21a has no planning applications on record.

1

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.
Current estimate

£165,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£152,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 November 2023Most recent

    £152,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 0HY: £305,000 (2026–2018).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£144k

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£360k

1 Broad Oaks Park

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2 bed2 bath
£128k

1 Dansie Court, Compton Road

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1 bed1 bath
£250k

1 Acorn Close

CO4 0HY

3 bed
£308k

1 Clay Lane Grove

CO4 0HH

3 bed1 bath
£318k

1 Chalfont Road

CO4 0NT

3 bed1 bath
£351k

1 Edison Gardens

CO4 0AJ

3 bed1 bath
£370k

1 Gilderdale Close

CO4 0NL

3 bed1 bath
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.
Full Colchester report

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.

Go deeper on the local area

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
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 21a, Acorn Close, Colchester, CO4 0HY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.