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16 Fairways, Braiswick, Colchester, CO4 5TX

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
158 m²
1701 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 16 Fairways

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

16 Fairways is a detached house in Braiswick, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 5TX). It has a recorded floor area of 158 m² (around 1701 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 73). 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 Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, partial demolition and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£426/sq ft) was about 77.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £725,000 in December 2024.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 3)
Aug 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 August 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2015from Mar 2010
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Aug 2020from Jun 2015
EPC improved fromD66toC73
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Fairways, Braiswick, Colchester, CO4 5TX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

2 applications on record at 16 Fairways, Braiswick, Colchester, CO4 5TX

2decisions2extensions2documents13nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Jul 2003
    ConservatoryFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear conservatory extension.

    Extension
    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    F/COL/03/1104
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. DemolitionDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 13 notable nearby
  • The 2 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

16 Fairways has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£713,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£725,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 December 2024Most recent

    £725,000

    +74.7%over 17 years

  2. 29 April 2007

    £415,000

    +127.4%over 8 years

  3. 21 May 1998

    £182,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 5TX: £545,000 (2024–2019).

On the street

Versus other Fairways homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 16 Fairways lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,589

Street avg £3,450

Strongly above

Floor Area

158 m²

Street avg 143 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Fairways

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Colchester district page.
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Crime

430/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bakers Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Braiswick Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 5TX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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