What type of property is 8 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR?

8 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 8 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR sell for?

8 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR last sold for £270,000 in December 2025. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £142,500 in September 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 2004 and December 2025, 8 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR rose from £142,500 to £270,000, a change of £127,500. That works out to roughly +3% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR?

The current EPC rating for 8 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR?

8 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO4 3UR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR?

8 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 8 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR located?

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

Is 8 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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 8 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR?

The closest primary school to 8 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.

How well connected is 8 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR?

The closest bus stop to 8 Alefounder Close, CO4 3UR is Delius Walk, 68m away. The nearest rail option is Hythe (Essex) Rail Station, 431m away.

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8 Alefounder Close, Colchester, CO4 3UR

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Alefounder Close

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

8 Alefounder Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO4 3UR). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 2004–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £240,000 is 11.1% below the 2025 sale of £270,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£339/sq ft) was about 305.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer was December 2025 at £270,000 — fresh data. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 84% of similar EPCs).

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

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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 2021

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 May 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Mar 2009

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

15%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Alefounder Close, Colchester, CO4 3UR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Alefounder Close 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.

8 Alefounder Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£240,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£270,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

19 December 2025Most recent
£270,000
+94.2%over 19 years
17 August 2006
£139,000
-2.5%over 1 year
2 September 2004
£142,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 3UR: £182,500 (2023–2006).

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.

8 Alefounder Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,649

Street avg £1,668

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Below

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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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