What type of property is 33 Axial Drive, CO4 5YJ?

33 Axial Drive, CO4 5YJ is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 33 Axial Drive, CO4 5YJ last change hands?

33 Axial Drive, CO4 5YJ last sold for £270,000 in May 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £267,000 in December 2007, so prices have been flat over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 33 Axial Drive, CO4 5YJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2007 and May 2015, 33 Axial Drive, CO4 5YJ rose from £267,000 to £270,000, a change of £3,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 33 Axial Drive, CO4 5YJ have?

The current EPC rating for 33 Axial Drive, CO4 5YJ is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. It has dropped from a B recorded in June 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 33 Axial Drive, CO4 5YJ?

33 Axial Drive, CO4 5YJ has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (1,518 sq ft), around 141 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 131% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO4 5YJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 33 Axial Drive, CO4 5YJ heated?

The latest EPC at 33 Axial Drive, CO4 5YJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 33 Axial Drive, CO4 5YJ?

The most recent planning decision at 33 Axial Drive, CO4 5YJ was a refusal for mixed (ref. 230998) in June 2023. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 33 Axial Drive, CO4 5YJ?

33 Axial Drive, CO4 5YJ is in council tax band E.

Where is 33 Axial Drive, CO4 5YJ located?

33 Axial Drive, CO4 5YJ sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

Is 33 Axial Drive, CO4 5YJ in a safe area?

Police records around 33 Axial Drive, CO4 5YJ show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 33 Axial Drive, CO4 5YJ?

The closest primary school to 33 Axial Drive, CO4 5YJ is Braiswick Primary School (250m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Helena School (1.1km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 33 Axial Drive, CO4 5YJ?

The closest bus stop to 33 Axial Drive, CO4 5YJ is Turbine Road, 201m away. The nearest rail option is Colchester Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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33 Axial Drive, Colchester, CO4 5YJ

2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

141 m²

1518 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 33 Axial Drive

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

33 Axial Drive is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO4 5YJ). It has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (around 1518 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

At 141 m² the property is well over the postcode median (63 m² across 58 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £441,000 sits 63.3% above the 2015 sale of £270,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£178/sq ft) was about 34.7% below the postcode norm. Last sold in May 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

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)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromB81toC78

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 33 Axial Drive, Colchester, CO4 5YJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a garage conversion application was refused at 33 Axial Drive in 2023.

May 2024
Full
In report
Proposed garage conversions & amended parking bays (Resubmission of 230998)
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
232428
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Jun 2023
Garage ConversionFull
In report
Proposed garage conversions & amended parking bays
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
230998
View planning record

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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.

33 Axial Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£441,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.2% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£270,000

Growth on file: 0.2% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

17 May 2015Most recent
£270,000
+1.1%over 7 years
24 December 2007
£267,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 5YJ: £197,500 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CO4 5YJ

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On the street

Versus other Axial Drive homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

33 Axial Drive is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,915

Street avg £4,352

Below

Floor Area

141 m²

Street avg 117 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Turbine Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Braiswick Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 5YJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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