What type of property is 31 Gilderdale Close, CO4 0NL?

31 Gilderdale Close, CO4 0NL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 31 Gilderdale Close, CO4 0NL last change hands?

31 Gilderdale Close, CO4 0NL last sold for £350,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £288,000 in September 2016, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 31 Gilderdale Close, CO4 0NL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2016 and October 2023, 31 Gilderdale Close, CO4 0NL rose from £288,000 to £350,000, a change of £62,000. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 31 Gilderdale Close, CO4 0NL?

The current EPC rating for 31 Gilderdale Close, CO4 0NL is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in June 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Gilderdale Close, CO4 0NL?

31 Gilderdale Close, CO4 0NL has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO4 0NL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Gilderdale Close, CO4 0NL heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Gilderdale Close, CO4 0NL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Gilderdale Close, CO4 0NL?

31 Gilderdale Close, CO4 0NL is in council tax band C.

Where is 31 Gilderdale Close, CO4 0NL located?

31 Gilderdale Close, CO4 0NL sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 31 Gilderdale Close, CO4 0NL?

Police records around 31 Gilderdale Close, CO4 0NL 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 31 Gilderdale Close, CO4 0NL?

The closest primary school to 31 Gilderdale Close, CO4 0NL is St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester (435m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Gilberd School (1.4km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 31 Gilderdale Close, CO4 0NL?

The closest bus stop to 31 Gilderdale Close, CO4 0NL is Belmont Crescent, 170m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Gilderdale Close, Colchester, CO4 0NL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 31 Gilderdale Close

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

31 Gilderdale Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Colchester (CO4 0NL). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2016–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£387/sq ft) was about 89.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2023 for £350,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Jun 2026

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Gilderdale Close, Colchester, CO4 0NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Gilderdale Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

31 Gilderdale Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£350,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£350,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

19 October 2023Most recent
£350,000
+21.5%over 7 years
15 September 2016
£288,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 0NL: £325,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in CO4 0NL

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On the street

Versus other Gilderdale Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 31 Gilderdale Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,167

Street avg £3,028

Strongly above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Belmont Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 0NL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

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