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48 Affleck Road, Colchester, CO4 3XR

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 48 Affleck Road

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

48 Affleck Road is a semi-detached house in Colchester (CO4 3XR). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

At 87 m² it's 20.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (72 m² median across 47 EPCs). Across 2013–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£276/sq ft) was about 196.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2023 for £258,000.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Jul 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 July 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Sept 2012
EPC improved fromD67toC73
Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 48 Affleck Road, Colchester, CO4 3XR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

48 Affleck Road has no planning applications on record.

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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.

48 Affleck Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£248,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£258,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 August 2023Most recent

    £258,000

    +74.3%over 10 years

  2. 10 January 2013

    £148,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 3XR: £145,000 (2022–2015).

On the street

Versus other Affleck Road homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 48 Affleck Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,966

Street avg £1,265

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 48 Affleck Road

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

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£248k

1 Ariel Close

CO4 3SJ

4 bed
£247k

1 Alefounder Close

CO4 3UR

£258k

1 Brinkley Crescent

CO4 3ED

2 bed
£259k

1 Aspen Way

CO4 3NJ

3 bed1 bath
£230k

1 Arrow Road

CO4 3TA

3 bed
£269k

1 Ashdown Way

CO4 3QU

3 bed1 bath
£271k

1 Britten Close

CO4 3UN

£276k

1 Almond Way

CO4 3LJ

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

Affleck Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 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 3XR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO4 3XR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 3XR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

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 48 Affleck Road, Colchester, CO4 3XR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.