What type of property is 15 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB?

15 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 15 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB last change hands?

15 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB last sold for £360,000 in September 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £235,000 in March 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 2005 and September 2018, 15 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB rose from £235,000 to £360,000, a change of £125,000. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB?

The current EPC rating for 15 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB?

15 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (1,227 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO4 5HB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 15 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB?

15 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB has 3 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and single-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 15 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB?

15 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB is in council tax band D.

Where is 15 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB located?

15 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB sits in Mile End, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 15 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB?

Police records around 15 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB 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 15 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB?

The closest primary school to 15 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB is Myland Community Primary School (564m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Trinity School (1.8km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB?

The closest bus stop to 15 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB is Whitebeam Close, 37m away. The nearest bus option is Colchester North Park-and-Ride, 1.1km away.

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15 Whitebeam Close, Mile End, Colchester, CO4 5HB

3 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

114 m²

1227 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Whitebeam Close

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

15 Whitebeam Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Mile End, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 5HB). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2005–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £421,000 is 16.9% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£293/sq ft) was about 49.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 114 m² it's 18% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (139 m² median across 15 EPCs). Most recent transfer: September 2018 at £360,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromD68toC73

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Whitebeam Close, Mile End, Colchester, CO4 5HB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

May 2023
Loft ConversionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension, Internal Alterations & Loft Conversion
Extension
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
230778
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Sept 2022
Loft ConversionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension, Internal Alterations & Loft Conversion
Extension
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
222115
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.

15 Whitebeam Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£421,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£360,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

27 September 2018Most recent
£360,000
+44.0%over 5 years
19 September 2013
£250,000
+6.4%over 8 years
16 March 2005
£235,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 5HB: £525,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in CO4 5HB

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On the street

Versus other Whitebeam Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£3,158

Street avg £3,271

Below

Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 130 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

On par

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Area

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Whitebeam Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Myland Community Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 5HB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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