17 Fairways, Braiswick, Colchester, CO4 5TX
About 17 Fairways
17 Fairways is a detached house in Braiswick, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 5TX). It has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (around 1658 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2014) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The latest certificate is from April 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £637,000 is 34.1% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£287/sq ft) was about 16.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in July 2014.
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Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
17 Fairways's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Apr 2024
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
Planning history
A a garage conversion application was refused at 17 Fairways in 2023.
- Jul 2023Garage ConversionFullIn report
Conversion of part of existing integral garage into living space along with alterations to existing window and door openings
- Documents
- 8 docs on file
- Reference
- 231341
- May 2023Garage ConversionOutlineIn report
Conversion of part of existing integral garage into living space alongwith alterations to existing window and door openings
- Documents
- 7 docs on file
- Reference
- 230911
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 17 Fairways
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
Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.
£637,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 16 years.
£475,000
Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
3 July 2014Most recent
£475,000
+21.8%over 4 years18 May 2010
£390,000
+100.0%over 11 years21 May 1998
£195,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 5TX: £725,000 (2024–2019).
Nearby sales in CO4 5TX
16 Fairways, Braiswick, Colchester, CO4 5TX
Sold Dec 2024
£725,0001 Fairways, Braiswick, Colchester, CO4 5TX
Sold Jun 2024
£790,0004 Fairways, Braiswick, Colchester, CO4 5TX
Sold May 2023
£760,00024 Fairways, Braiswick, Colchester, CO4 5TX
Sold Nov 2019
£460,00019 Fairways, Braiswick, Colchester, CO4 5TX
Sold May 2019
£545,000
Everything we know about 17 Fairways, 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 Fairways homes
On price per m², 17 Fairways runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,084
Street avg £3,587
Floor Area
154 m²
Street avg 144 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 8 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.4 t/year
Street avg 4.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
5/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
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.3dB