When did 5 Squirrels Field, CO4 5YA last change hands?

5 Squirrels Field, CO4 5YA last sold for £249,950 in June 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £97,000 in February 1997, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Squirrels Field, CO4 5YA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 1997 and June 2004, 5 Squirrels Field, CO4 5YA rose from £97,000 to £249,950, a change of £152,950. That works out to roughly +13.8% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 5 Squirrels Field, CO4 5YA?

5 Squirrels Field, CO4 5YA is in council tax band E.

Which area is 5 Squirrels Field, CO4 5YA in?

5 Squirrels Field, CO4 5YA sits in Mile End, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Squirrels Field, CO4 5YA?

Police records around 5 Squirrels Field, CO4 5YA show an average of 430 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Squirrels Field, CO4 5YA?

The closest primary school to 5 Squirrels Field, CO4 5YA is Camulos Academy (430m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Trinity School (769m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Squirrels Field, CO4 5YA?

The closest bus stop to 5 Squirrels Field, CO4 5YA is Bedford Road, 104m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Squirrels Field, Mile End, Colchester, CO4 5YA

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About 5 Squirrels Field

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5 Squirrels Field is a four-bedroom property in Mile End, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 5YA). It has council tax band E.

Held since June 2004 — that's 22 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1997–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.8% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Squirrels Field, Mile End, Colchester, CO4 5YA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Squirrels Field has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Last sold (2004)

£249,950

Growth on file: 13.8% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

17 June 2004Most recent
£249,950
+157.7%over 7 years
14 February 1997
£97,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 5YA: £415,000 (2025–2019).

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Area

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Crime

430/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bedford Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Camulos Academy. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 5YA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

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