What type of property is 1 Ashdown Way, CO4 3QU?

1 Ashdown Way, CO4 3QU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 1 Ashdown Way, CO4 3QU sell for?

1 Ashdown Way, CO4 3QU last sold for £220,000 in May 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £146,000 in October 2008, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Ashdown Way, CO4 3QU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2008 and May 2017, 1 Ashdown Way, CO4 3QU rose from £146,000 to £220,000, a change of £74,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Ashdown Way, CO4 3QU?

The current EPC rating for 1 Ashdown Way, CO4 3QU is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in May 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Ashdown Way, CO4 3QU?

1 Ashdown Way, CO4 3QU has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Ashdown Way, CO4 3QU heated?

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

What council tax band is 1 Ashdown Way, CO4 3QU?

1 Ashdown Way, CO4 3QU 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.

Where is 1 Ashdown Way, CO4 3QU located?

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

What is crime like near 1 Ashdown Way, CO4 3QU?

Police records around 1 Ashdown Way, CO4 3QU 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.

Which schools serve 1 Ashdown Way, CO4 3QU?

The closest primary school to 1 Ashdown Way, CO4 3QU is Unity Primary Academy (209m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Colchester Academy (786m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Ashdown Way, CO4 3QU?

The closest bus stop to 1 Ashdown Way, CO4 3QU is Elm Crescent, 125m away. The nearest rail option is Hythe (Essex) Rail Station, 485m away.

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1 Ashdown Way, Colchester, CO4 3QU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Ashdown Way

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

1 Ashdown Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Colchester (CO4 3QU). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2018. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 2008–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £269,000 is 22.3% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 47.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in May 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2018

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 May 2028

1 year remaining

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Planning

Planning history

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

1 Ashdown 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.

1 Ashdown Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£269,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£220,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

30 May 2017Most recent
£220,000
+50.7%over 8 years
19 October 2008
£146,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 3QU: £225,000 (2022–2019).

Nearby sales in CO4 3QU

On the street

Versus other Ashdown Way homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Ashdown Way runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,500

Street avg £1,908

Above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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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

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

Elm Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Unity Primary Academy. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 3QU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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