What kind of home is 20 Arnstones Close, CO4 3AS?

20 Arnstones Close, CO4 3AS is a semi-detached house.

What did 20 Arnstones Close, CO4 3AS sell for?

20 Arnstones Close, CO4 3AS last sold for £350,000 in January 2022, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £160,000 in January 2012, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Arnstones Close, CO4 3AS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2012 and January 2022, 20 Arnstones Close, CO4 3AS rose from £160,000 to £350,000, a change of £190,000. That works out to roughly +8.1% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Arnstones Close, CO4 3AS?

The current EPC rating for 20 Arnstones Close, CO4 3AS is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Arnstones Close, CO4 3AS?

20 Arnstones Close, CO4 3AS has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (1,302 sq ft). That makes it about 22% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO4 3AS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Arnstones Close, CO4 3AS use?

The latest EPC at 20 Arnstones Close, CO4 3AS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 20 Arnstones Close, CO4 3AS?

20 Arnstones Close, CO4 3AS has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in April 2012. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Arnstones Close, CO4 3AS?

20 Arnstones Close, CO4 3AS is in council tax band C.

Which area is 20 Arnstones Close, CO4 3AS in?

20 Arnstones Close, CO4 3AS sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 Arnstones Close, CO4 3AS?

Police records around 20 Arnstones Close, CO4 3AS 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.

What schools are near 20 Arnstones Close, CO4 3AS?

The closest primary school to 20 Arnstones Close, CO4 3AS is Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery (576m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Colchester Academy (1.0km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Arnstones Close, CO4 3AS?

The closest bus stop to 20 Arnstones Close, CO4 3AS is Longcroft Road, 103m away. The nearest rail option is Hythe (Essex) Rail Station, 769m away.

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20 Arnstones Close, Colchester, CO4 3AS

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

121 m²

1302 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 20 Arnstones Close

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

20 Arnstones Close is a semi-detached house in Colchester (CO4 3AS). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

One planning record on file: a garage conversion approved in 2012. Past consents include a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 121 m² it's 21.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (100 m² median across 6 EPCs). Across 2012–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£269/sq ft) was about 52.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2022 at £350,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromD56toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

8%74%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2026from Sept 2013

Low Energy Lighting

74%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Arnstones Close, Colchester, CO4 3AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 20 Arnstones Close, Colchester, CO4 3AS

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Apr 2012
Garage Conversion
Outcome in report
Certificate of lawfulness for conversion of double garage to additional living space - bedrooms and study/utility room.
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 20 Arnstones Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£347,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£350,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

14 January 2022Most recent
£350,000
+118.8%over 10 years
6 January 2012
£160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 3AS: £230,000 (2020–2014).

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Versus other Arnstones Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 20 Arnstones Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,893

Street avg £2,471

Strongly above

Floor Area

121 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

430/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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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO4 3AS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 3AS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

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