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21 Hobbs Drive, Boxted, Colchester, CO4 5RZ
This 83 square metre property in Boxted, Colchester, Colchester carries an energy performance rating of E. It is heated by oil-fired central heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £249,995 in August 2014.
Property Type
Detached Bungalow
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
83 m²
Council Tax
Band E
Property Features
Built 1976–1982
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
Garage
Off-street covered parking
Private Land
Significant plot of land included
Scenic Views
Noteworthy views from the property
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 03 Aug 2025
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2015
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E54
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.1 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Aug 2015from May 2014
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof
PoorAverage
Roof insulation improved
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£420,000
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Transaction history
£249,995Latest
Aug 2014Source: HM Land Registry
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£352,000
2 Hobbs Drive Boxted Colchester CO4 5RZ
Sept 2023
£350,000
27 Hobbs Drive Boxted Colchester CO4 5RZ
Oct 2022
£375,000
14 Hobbs Drive Boxted Colchester CO4 5RZ
Apr 2018
£341,000
20 Hobbs Drive Boxted Colchester CO4 5RZ
Nov 2017
£360,000
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House Price Index
Colchester-0.3%
95.3
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Hobbs Drive
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 14 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£3,012/£3,219 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than only 38% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
12 years/11 years avg
ShorterLonger
Around average
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
54 (E)/54 (E) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Around average
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
83 m²/90 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Around average
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
5.1 t/year/5.3 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 61% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
4 rooms/5 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 29% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Boxted, Colchester
This property is located in Boxted, a village in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England, approximately 5 miles north of Colchester town centre and 24 miles northeast of Chelmsford.
Boxted, Essex, is a village and civil parish in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England. It is located approximately 5 miles (8 km) north of Colchester and 24 miles (39 km) northeast of the county city of Chelmsford. The village is in the parliamentary constituency of North Essex. There is a parish council. The village was the site of a series of skirmishes between Parliamentary and Royalist troops in July 1648, known as the Battle of Boxted Heath. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 1,427.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
42.8dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
35.8dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
10 months of data for Colchester
Total Crimes
54
Monthly Avg
5
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual26(48%)
Criminal Damage & Arson9(17%)
Public Order7(13%)
Other Theft4(7%)
Burglary3(6%)
Other Crime2(4%)
Drugs1(2%)
Weapons1(2%)
Theft from Person1(2%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Jan 2026On or near Hickory Avenue
Violence & Sexual
Jan 2026On or near Hickory Avenue
Violence & Sexual
Dec 2025On or near Hickory Avenue
Public Order
Dec 2025On or near Hickory Avenue
Criminal Damage & Arson
Dec 2025On or near Hickory Avenue
Violence & Sexual
Dec 2025On or near Hickory Avenue
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
2 within 3kmP
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School
193m
2 mins
P
Langham Primary Academy
2.2km
27 mins
Transport Links
19 within 3kmHobbs Drive
Bus Stop92m
1 min
Village Hall
Bus Stop220m
3 mins
Cooks Hill
Bus Stop463m
6 mins
Line Cottages
Bus Stop495m
6 mins
The Wig and Fidgett
Bus Stop768m
9 mins
The Cross Inn
Bus Stop912m
11 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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21 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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