What type of property is 2 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB?

2 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB last change hands?

2 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB last sold for £440,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £185,000 in July 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB changed over time?

Across 5 sales between July 2001 and March 2023, 2 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB rose from £185,000 to £440,000, a change of £255,000. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB?

2 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (1,378 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO4 5HB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB?

2 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB is in council tax band E.

Where is 2 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB located?

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

What is crime like near 2 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB?

Police records around 2 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 2 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB?

The closest primary school to 2 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 2 Whitebeam Close, CO4 5HB?

The closest bus stop to 2 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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2 Whitebeam Close, Mile End, Colchester, CO4 5HB

5 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

128 m²

1378 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Whitebeam Close

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

2 Whitebeam Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Mile End, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 5HB). It has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (around 1378 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Most recent transfer: March 2023 at £440,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2001–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£319/sq ft) was about 58.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
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)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromD67toC75

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

28%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Whitebeam Close, Mile End, Colchester, CO4 5HB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Whitebeam Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

14applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

2 Whitebeam Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£447,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£440,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

29 March 2023Most recent
£440,000
+69.2%over 10 years
1 March 2013
£260,000
+11.1%over 2 years
17 December 2010
£234,000
6 July 2005
£235,000
+27.0%over 4 years
1 July 2001
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 5HB: £526,000 (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.

Habitable Rooms for 2 Whitebeam Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,438

Street avg £3,251

On par

Floor Area

128 m²

Street avg 130 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

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70 dB

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Common questions

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