What kind of home is 8 Bennett Court, CO4 3US?

8 Bennett Court, CO4 3US is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Bennett Court, CO4 3US?

8 Bennett Court, CO4 3US last sold for £194,000 in February 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £44,000 in July 1996, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Bennett Court, CO4 3US appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1996 and February 2017, 8 Bennett Court, CO4 3US rose from £44,000 to £194,000, a change of £150,000. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Bennett Court, CO4 3US have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Bennett Court, CO4 3US is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Bennett Court, CO4 3US?

8 Bennett Court, CO4 3US has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (1,152 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Bennett Court, CO4 3US use?

The latest EPC at 8 Bennett Court, CO4 3US records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Bennett Court, CO4 3US?

8 Bennett Court, CO4 3US 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 8 Bennett Court, CO4 3US in?

8 Bennett Court, CO4 3US sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

Is 8 Bennett Court, CO4 3US in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Bennett Court, CO4 3US 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 8 Bennett Court, CO4 3US?

The closest primary school to 8 Bennett Court, CO4 3US is Unity Primary Academy (377m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Colchester Academy (1.0km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Bennett Court, CO4 3US?

The closest bus stop to 8 Bennett Court, CO4 3US is Arnold Drive, 81m away. The nearest rail option is Hythe (Essex) Rail Station, 572m away.

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8 Bennett Court, Colchester, CO4 3US

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

107 m²

1152 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Bennett Court

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

8 Bennett Court is a mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO4 3US). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 1996–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £258,000 is 33% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£168/sq ft) was about 106.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in February 2017.

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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)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 August 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromD57toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

10%64%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Bennett Court, Colchester, CO4 3US, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Bennett Court 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.

Price for 8 Bennett Court has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£258,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£194,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

27 February 2017Most recent
£194,000
+340.9%over 20 years
7 July 1996
£44,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 3US: £165,000 (2025–2002).

Nearby sales in CO4 3US

On the street

Versus other Bennett Court homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Bennett Court outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,813

Street avg £1,588

Above

Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 106 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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

Arnold Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Unity Primary Academy. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 3US

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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