4 Balfe Court, Colchester, CO4 3XL
About 4 Balfe Court
4 Balfe Court is a mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO4 3XL). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 61 m² this is the 11th smallest of 19 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 44–79 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in August 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good.
Last changed hands 9 years ago, in February 2017. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2001–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £144,000 is 10.8% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£198/sq ft) was about 26.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Roof insulation improved
Planning history
4 Balfe Court has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.
£144,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 16 years.
£130,000
Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
24 February 2017Most recent
£130,000
+30.0%over 11 years2 June 2005
£99,995
+56.2%over 2 years4 July 2002
£64,000
+19.6%over 11 months7 August 2001
£53,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 3XL: £132,500 (2023–2013).
Everything we know about 4 Balfe Court, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
Versus other Balfe Court homes
EPC Rating for 4 Balfe Court runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
74 (C)
Street avg 68 (D)
Floor Area
61 m²
Street avg 53 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
5/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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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.6dB