What type of property is 3 Achnacone Drive, CO4 5AZ?

3 Achnacone Drive, CO4 5AZ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Achnacone Drive, CO4 5AZ?

3 Achnacone Drive, CO4 5AZ last sold for £530,000 in August 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £327,500 in January 2010, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Achnacone Drive, CO4 5AZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2010 and August 2016, 3 Achnacone Drive, CO4 5AZ rose from £327,500 to £530,000, a change of £202,500. That works out to roughly +7.6% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Achnacone Drive, CO4 5AZ have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Achnacone Drive, CO4 5AZ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in March 2016. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Achnacone Drive, CO4 5AZ?

3 Achnacone Drive, CO4 5AZ has a recorded floor area of 170 m² (1,830 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Achnacone Drive, CO4 5AZ heated?

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

Has 3 Achnacone Drive, CO4 5AZ had any planning applications?

3 Achnacone Drive, CO4 5AZ has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey side and rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 Achnacone Drive, CO4 5AZ?

3 Achnacone Drive, CO4 5AZ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 3 Achnacone Drive, CO4 5AZ located?

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

What is crime like near 3 Achnacone Drive, CO4 5AZ?

Police records around 3 Achnacone Drive, CO4 5AZ show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Achnacone Drive, CO4 5AZ?

The closest primary school to 3 Achnacone Drive, CO4 5AZ is Braiswick Primary School (301m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Helena School (1.5km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Achnacone Drive, CO4 5AZ?

The closest bus stop to 3 Achnacone Drive, CO4 5AZ is Bakers Lane, 234m away. The nearest rail option is Colchester Rail Station, 1.3km away.

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3 Achnacone Drive, Colchester, CO4 5AZ

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

170 m²

1830 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Achnacone Drive

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

3 Achnacone Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Colchester (CO4 5AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 170 m² (around 1830 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2016) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The latest certificate is from March 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2010–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £664,000 is 25.3% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£290/sq ft) was about 25.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in August 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

3 Achnacone Drive ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Mar 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2016

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2016from May 2009

EPC improved fromE42toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%85%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

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

Dec 2021
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property
Side and rear first floor extension. Alterations to garage.
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
213064
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Jun 2010
ExtensionFull
In report
New pitched roof to existing flat roof rear extension.
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
100847
View planning record

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Achnacone Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£664,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£530,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

23 August 2016Most recent
£530,000
+61.8%over 6 years
15 January 2010
£327,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 5AZ: £605,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in CO4 5AZ

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On the street

Versus other Achnacone Drive homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 3 Achnacone Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,118

Street avg £2,879

Above

Floor Area

170 m²

Street avg 181 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 8.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bakers Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Braiswick Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO4 5AZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 5AZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

55 dB

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