22 Apprentice Drive, Colchester, CO4 5SE
About 22 Apprentice Drive
22 Apprentice Drive is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO4 5SE). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 59 m² this is the 9th smallest of 92 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–164 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 92 units on file.
Across 2012–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£296/sq ft) was about 48.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2020 at £188,000.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
22 Apprentice Drive's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation upgraded
Planning history
22 Apprentice Drive has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
14applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 22 Apprentice Drive
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
22 Apprentice Drive saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
£202,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 7 years.
£188,000
Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
28 February 2020Most recent
£188,000
+10.6%over 3 years5 October 2016
£170,000
+32.8%over 3 years10 October 2012
£127,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 5SE: £207,500 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in CO4 5SE
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Sold Mar 2025
£242,5001 Apprentice Drive, Colchester, CO4 5SE
Sold Dec 2024
£185,00017 Apprentice Drive, Colchester, CO4 5SE
Sold Nov 2024
£190,0004 Apprentice Drive, Colchester, CO4 5SE
Sold Nov 2024
£207,500
Everything we know about 22 Apprentice Drive, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Apprentice Drive homes
On price per m², 22 Apprentice Drive stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,186
Street avg £2,448
Floor Area
59 m²
Street avg 64 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.2 t/year
Street avg 1.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Apprentice Drive — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Braiswick Primary School. 27 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.2dB