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16 Blackwater Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3UY
This 109 square metre property in Colchester carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £297,000 in April 2021.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
109 m²
Council Tax
Band D
Property Features
Built 1976–1982
Private Garden
Rear
Single Garage
Off-street covered parking
Gas Heating
Fireplace
Working or decorative fireplace
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Utility Room
Separate laundry and storage
Cloakroom
Downstairs WC
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£363,000
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Transaction history
£297,000Latest
Apr 2021Source: HM Land Registry
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£325,000
1 / 3
House Price Index
Colchester-0.3%
95.3
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Blackwater Avenue
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 14 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,725/£2,499 avg
LowerHigher
Around average
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
5 years/12 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 17% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
69 (C)/66 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 61% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
109 m²/102 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 71% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
3.9 t/year/4.1 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Around average
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
5 rooms/6 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 29% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
50.5dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
41.0dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
10 months of data for Colchester
Total Crimes
54
Monthly Avg
5
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual26(48%)
Criminal Damage & Arson9(17%)
Public Order7(13%)
Other Theft4(7%)
Burglary3(6%)
Other Crime2(4%)
Drugs1(2%)
Weapons1(2%)
Theft from Person1(2%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Jan 2026On or near Hickory Avenue
Violence & Sexual
Jan 2026On or near Hickory Avenue
Violence & Sexual
Dec 2025On or near Hickory Avenue
Public Order
Dec 2025On or near Hickory Avenue
Criminal Damage & Arson
Dec 2025On or near Hickory Avenue
Violence & Sexual
Dec 2025On or near Hickory Avenue
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
17 within 3kmP
Roach Vale Primary School
267m
3 mins
P
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
302m
4 mins
P
Hazelmere Junior School
549m
7 mins
S
Colchester Academy
647m
8 mins
S
The Gilberd School
2.3km
28 mins
S
The Trinity School
2.4km
29 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmWelshwood Park
Bus Stop178m
2 mins
St John's Road
Bus Stop199m
2 mins
Parson's Heath
Bus Stop207m
2 mins
Templewood Road
Bus Stop319m
4 mins
Broadmead Road
Bus Stop378m
5 mins
Dunthorne Road
Bus Stop390m
5 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
47 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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