Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
20 Arnstones Close, Colchester, CO4 3AS
1 planning record
Estimated value
£347,000
- Since the 2022 sale (£350,000)-1%
- Against CO4 3AS's recent median (£230,000)+51%
Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
121 m²
1302 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£347,000
- Against its 2022 sale (£350,000)-1%
- Against CO4 3AS's recent median (£230,000)+51%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 20 Arnstones Close is modelled from its 121 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CO4 3AS. 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
121 m² from the EPC lodged in April 2026
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2022
Recent sales in CO4 3AS
5 sales, median £230,000 (2020–2014)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: January 2022 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Latest sale on 20 Arnstones Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Sales timeline
14 January 2022Most recent
£350,000
+118.8%over 10 years6 January 2012
£160,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 3AS: £230,000 (2020–2014).
Nearby sales in CO4 3AS
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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 performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Apr 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
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
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
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
1decisions1extensions6documents8nearby
- Apr 2012Garage ConversionOutcome in report
Certificate of lawfulness for conversion of double garage to additional living space - bedrooms and study/utility room.
- Documents
- 6 docs on file
- Reference
- 120299
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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
Floor Area
121 m²
Street avg 102 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 t/year
Street avg 3.8 t/year
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.
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.
Nearest schools
- Willow Brook Primary School and NurseryPrimary576m
- Unity Primary AcademyPrimary795m
- St James the Great Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary869m
- Colchester AcademySecondary1.0km
Nearest stops
- Longcroft RoadBus stop103m
- Fairfield GardensBus stop126m
- Dilbridge RoadBus stop169m
- St Andrews GardensBus stop276m
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.
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
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.2dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 20 Arnstones Close is modelled from its 121 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CO4 3AS. 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. 2 sales are recorded for 20 Arnstones 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 20 Arnstones Close was lodged in April 2026 at band C and is valid until April 2036. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 20 Arnstones 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 28 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CO4 3AS, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 20 Arnstones 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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