What kind of home is 1 Aspen Way, CO4 3NJ?

1 Aspen Way, CO4 3NJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 1 Aspen Way, CO4 3NJ last change hands?

1 Aspen Way, CO4 3NJ last sold for £205,000 in July 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £124,995 in September 2012, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Aspen Way, CO4 3NJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2012 and July 2020, 1 Aspen Way, CO4 3NJ rose from £124,995 to £205,000, a change of £80,005. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Aspen Way, CO4 3NJ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Aspen Way, CO4 3NJ is E with a score of 47 out of 100, lodged in June 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Aspen Way, CO4 3NJ?

1 Aspen Way, CO4 3NJ has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Aspen Way, CO4 3NJ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Aspen Way, CO4 3NJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Aspen Way, CO4 3NJ?

1 Aspen Way, CO4 3NJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Aspen Way, CO4 3NJ in?

1 Aspen Way, CO4 3NJ sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

Is 1 Aspen Way, CO4 3NJ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Aspen Way, CO4 3NJ 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 1 Aspen Way, CO4 3NJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Aspen Way, CO4 3NJ is Hazelmere Junior School (381m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Colchester Academy (360m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Aspen Way, CO4 3NJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Aspen Way, CO4 3NJ is Hazelton Road, 213m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Aspen Way, Colchester, CO4 3NJ

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 47

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Aspen Way

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

1 Aspen Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Colchester (CO4 3NJ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2012) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 2012–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £259,000 is 26.3% above the 2020 sale price. Last sale on file: £205,000 in July 2020.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Corner plotYes

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

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 21 Jun 2022

Current Certificate

Jun 2012

EPC Rating

E47

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 21 June 2022

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Aspen Way, Colchester, CO4 3NJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Aspen Way has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 notable applications 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£259,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£205,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

15 July 2020Most recent
£205,000
+64.0%over 7 years
13 September 2012
£124,995

Median price across the last 4 sales in CO4 3NJ: £129,000 (2022–2001).

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

430/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Hazelton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Colchester Academy. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 3NJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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