What type of property is 12 Balfe Court, CO4 3XL?

12 Balfe Court, CO4 3XL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 12 Balfe Court, CO4 3XL last change hands?

12 Balfe Court, CO4 3XL last sold for £240,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £61,995 in April 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 12 Balfe Court, CO4 3XL?

Across 3 sales between April 2000 and September 2023, 12 Balfe Court, CO4 3XL rose from £61,995 to £240,000, a change of £178,005. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Balfe Court, CO4 3XL have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Balfe Court, CO4 3XL is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in September 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Balfe Court, CO4 3XL?

12 Balfe Court, CO4 3XL has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO4 3XL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Balfe Court, CO4 3XL heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Balfe Court, CO4 3XL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Balfe Court, CO4 3XL?

12 Balfe Court, CO4 3XL 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 12 Balfe Court, CO4 3XL located?

12 Balfe Court, CO4 3XL sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 12 Balfe Court, CO4 3XL?

Police records around 12 Balfe Court, CO4 3XL 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 12 Balfe Court, CO4 3XL?

The closest primary school to 12 Balfe Court, CO4 3XL is Unity Primary Academy (353m), 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 12 Balfe Court, CO4 3XL?

The closest bus stop to 12 Balfe Court, CO4 3XL is Arnold Drive, 84m away. The nearest rail option is Hythe (Essex) Rail Station, 559m away.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

12 Balfe Court, Colchester, CO4 3XL

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Get directions

Overview

About 12 Balfe Court

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

12 Balfe Court is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Colchester (CO4 3XL). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 74 m² it's 25.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (59 m² median across 18 EPCs). Across 2000–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£301/sq ft) was about 97.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2023 for £240,000.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Balfe Court

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

The data behind every report

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)

Sept 2019

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 September 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2019from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromD59toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £545 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Balfe Court, Colchester, CO4 3XL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Balfe 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.

Latest sale on 12 Balfe Court was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£251,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 23 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2023)

£240,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

18 September 2023Most recent
£240,000
+105.1%over 17 years
20 October 2005
£117,000
+88.7%over 5 years
13 April 2000
£61,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 3XL: £130,000 (2020–2013).

Nearby sales in CO4 3XL

On the street

Versus other Balfe Court homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 12 Balfe Court runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Balfe Court

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

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£259k

1 Aspen Way

CO4 3NJ

3 bed1 bath

£269k

1 Ashdown Way

CO4 3QU

3 bed1 bath

£230k

1 Arrow Road

CO4 3TA

3 bed

£276k

1 Almond Way

CO4 3LJ

3 bed1 bath

£282k

1 Booth Avenue

CO4 3BB

3 bed

£314k

1 Broadmead Road

CO4 3HB

3 bed1 bath

£192k

1 Bell House, Avon Way

CO4 3TZ

3 bed1 bath

£354k

1 Barbel Road

CO4 3EJ

3 bed1 bath

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.

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 3XL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 3XL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

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 12 Balfe Court, Colchester, CO4 3XL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.