10 Arnstones Close, Colchester, CO4 3AS
About 10 Arnstones Close
10 Arnstones Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Colchester (CO4 3AS). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a loft.
Across 2000–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £299,000 sits 57.4% above the 2014 sale of £190,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£177/sq ft) was about 16.9% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2020. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in August 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- LoftYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Cavity wall insulation installed
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
10 Arnstones Close has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.
- Oct 2020ExtensionFullIn report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single Storey Rear Extension.
- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- 201680
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
10 Arnstones Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.
£299,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 14 years.
£190,000
Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 14 years.
Sales timeline
14 August 2014Most recent
£190,000
+16.6%over 8 years15 May 2006
£163,000
+121.8%over 5 years27 September 2000
£73,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 3AS: £255,000 (2022–2015).
Nearby sales in CO4 3AS
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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
Versus other Arnstones Close homes
10 Arnstones Close is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£1,900
Street avg £2,670
Floor Area
100 m²
Street avg 105 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Longcroft Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 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.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.2dB