What type of property is 5 Arnold Drive, CO4 3YZ?

5 Arnold Drive, CO4 3YZ is a detached house.

What energy rating does 5 Arnold Drive, CO4 3YZ have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Arnold Drive, CO4 3YZ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in December 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Arnold Drive, CO4 3YZ?

5 Arnold Drive, CO4 3YZ has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Arnold Drive, CO4 3YZ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Arnold Drive, CO4 3YZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Arnold Drive, CO4 3YZ?

5 Arnold Drive, CO4 3YZ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 5 Arnold Drive, CO4 3YZ located?

5 Arnold Drive, CO4 3YZ sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

Is 5 Arnold Drive, CO4 3YZ in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Arnold Drive, CO4 3YZ 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 5 Arnold Drive, CO4 3YZ?

The closest primary school to 5 Arnold Drive, CO4 3YZ is Unity Primary Academy (438m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Colchester Academy (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Arnold Drive, CO4 3YZ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Arnold Drive, CO4 3YZ is Arnold Drive, 41m away. The nearest rail option is Hythe (Essex) Rail Station, 518m away.

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5 Arnold Drive, Colchester, CO4 3YZ

Property type

Detached

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 5 Arnold Drive

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

5 Arnold Drive is a detached house in Colchester (CO4 3YZ). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). At 73 m² this is the 8th smallest of 22 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 52–121 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 22 units on file.

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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)

Dec 2018

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 December 2028

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2018from May 2012

EPC improved fromE49toD66

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

71%38%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Arnold Drive, Colchester, CO4 3YZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Arnold Drive 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.

5 Arnold Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£141,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 3YZ: £175,000 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in CO4 3YZ

On the street

Versus other Arnold Drive homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 63 (D)

Below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Arnold Drive

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1 Alyssum Walk

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1 Balfe Court

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1 Asbury Close

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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

0.0 km

Arnold Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Unity Primary Academy. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO4 3YZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 3YZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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