4 Affleck Road, Colchester, CO4 3XR
About 4 Affleck Road
4 Affleck Road is a two-bedroom detached house in Colchester (CO4 3XR). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2016) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The latest certificate is from February 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. At 73 m² this is the 29th smallest of 48 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–126 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 48 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony.
Across 2012–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £145,000 is 26.1% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£146/sq ft) was about 57.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in June 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- ParkingOff street
- BalconyYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 03 Feb 2026
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
4 Affleck Road 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
4 Affleck Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£145,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.8% per year over 3 years.
£115,000
Growth on file: 8.8% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
29 June 2015Most recent
£115,000
+24.3%over 2 years30 November 2012
£92,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 3XR: £205,000 (2023–2015).
Nearby sales in CO4 3XR
Everything we know about 4 Affleck Road, 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 Affleck Road homes
Floor Area for 4 Affleck Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,575
Street avg £1,290
Floor Area
73 m²
Street avg 60 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
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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
Affleck Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Unity Primary Academy. 21 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.3dB