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The Keep, Workhouse Hill, Boxted, Colchester, CO4 5TT
This 107 square metre property in Boxted, Colchester, Colchester carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by oil-fired central heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £680,000 in July 2024, up from £515,000 previously.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
107 m²
Council Tax
Band E
Property Features
Built 2003–2006
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
Fireplace
Working or decorative fireplace
En-suite Bathroom
Private bathroom attached to bedroom
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Utility Room
Separate laundry and storage
Private Land
Significant plot of land included
Recently Refurbished
Renovated and updated
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jun 2023from Oct 2011
Heating Controls
Full ControlProg + Stat
Heating controls changed
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
23%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£651,000
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Transaction history
+32.0%(8y)
£680,000Latest
Jul 2024£515,000
May 2016£375,000
Dec 2011Source: HM Land Registry
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House Price Index
Colchester-0.4%
95.6
Feb 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Workhouse Hill
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 10 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£6,355/£3,341 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than all similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
2 years/9 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 11% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
70 (C)/53 (E) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 80% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
107 m²/196 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 20% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
3.9 t/year/8.9 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than all similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
5 rooms/7 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 25% 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
42.4dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
35.7dB
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
1 within 3kmP
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School
1.2km
14 mins
Transport Links
25 within 3kmThe Wig and Fidgett
Bus Stop635m
8 mins
The Cross Inn
Bus Stop641m
8 mins
Line Cottages
Bus Stop705m
8 mins
Anglia Landscapes
Bus Stop773m
9 mins
Queen's Head Road
Bus Stop906m
11 mins
Colchester North Park-and-Ride
Bus Station2.5km
30 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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26 points of interest nearby
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