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5 Alefounder Close, Colchester, CO4 3UR

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 5 Alefounder Close

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

5 Alefounder Close is a mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO4 3UR). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and roof efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

At 89 m² the property is well over the postcode median (67 m² across 31 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Nov 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 November 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Mar 2013
Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Alefounder Close, Colchester, CO4 3UR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Alefounder Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

5 Alefounder Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£232,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 3UR: £252,000 (2025–2008).

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.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

On par

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 94 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Alefounder Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£230k

1 Arrow Road

CO4 3TA

3 bed
£247k

1 Alefounder Close

CO4 3UR

£248k

1 Ariel Close

CO4 3SJ

4 bed
£209k

1 Blackthorn Avenue

CO4 3QD

£258k

1 Brinkley Crescent

CO4 3ED

2 bed
£208k

1 Berberis Walk

CO4 3QA

£259k

1 Aspen Way

CO4 3NJ

3 bed1 bath
£204k

1 Bridgebrook Close

CO4 3EE

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

Delius Walk — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Unity Primary Academy. 22 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for CO4 3UR

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
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Alefounder Close, Colchester, CO4 3UR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.