What type of property is 20 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR?

20 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 20 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR?

20 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR last sold for £252,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £46,000 in May 1998, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 1998 and April 2023, 20 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR rose from £46,000 to £252,000, a change of £206,000. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR?

The current EPC rating for 20 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR?

20 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR heated?

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

What council tax band is 20 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR?

20 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR 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 20 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR located?

20 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 20 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR?

Police records around 20 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR 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 20 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR?

The closest primary school to 20 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR is Unity Primary Academy (327m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Colchester Academy (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR?

The closest bus stop to 20 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR is Delius Walk, 68m away. The nearest rail option is Hythe (Essex) Rail Station, 431m away.

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20 Alefounder Close, Colchester, CO4 3UR

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 20 Alefounder Close

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

20 Alefounder Close is a mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO4 3UR). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

At 87 m² it's 29.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (67 m² median across 31 EPCs). Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£269/sq ft) was about 170.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2023 for £252,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2019

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 March 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromD62toC69

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

20 Alefounder Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

20 Alefounder Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£241,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£252,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

23 April 2023Most recent
£252,000
+447.8%over 24 years
21 May 1998
£46,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 3UR: £182,500 (2025–2006).

Nearby sales in CO4 3UR

On the street

Versus other Alefounder Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 Alefounder Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,897

Street avg £1,818

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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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

Delius Walk — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Unity Primary Academy. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 3UR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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