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7 Bluebell Way, Colchester, CO4 5UH

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
92 m²
990 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 7 Bluebell Way

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

7 Bluebell Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Colchester (CO4 5UH). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2017) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£459/sq ft) was about 132.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2022 at £455,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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 2)
Apr 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 April 2027

6 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2017from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromE39toD66
Main Fuel
LPGGas

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
76%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Bluebell Way, Colchester, CO4 5UH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Bluebell Way has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 7 Bluebell Way, Colchester, CO4 5UH

2decisions2extensions7documents13nearby
  1. Feb 2018
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Householder notification for a rear single storey flat roof extension measuring at 7m from rear wall, height to be at 3m & eaves to measure at 3m.

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    180160
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 13 notable nearby
  • The 7 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Latest sale on 7 Bluebell Way was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£480,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.4% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£455,000

Growth on file: 10.4% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 May 2022Most recent

    £455,000

    +82.0%over 4 years

  2. 4 May 2017

    £250,000

    +30.2%over 3 years

  3. 18 August 2013

    £192,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 5UH: £316,000 (2025–2018).

On the street

Versus other Bluebell Way homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 7 Bluebell Way runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,946

Street avg £2,784

Strongly above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 104 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Bluebell Way

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

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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
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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.
Full Colchester report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

430/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Warwick Bailey Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Braiswick Primary School. 26 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 5UH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO4 5UH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 5UH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

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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