Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1 Bennett Green, Colchester, CO4 5ZR
Solar panelsNotable views
Estimated value
£329,000
- Since the 2008 sale (£190,500)+73%
- Against CO4 5ZR's recent median (£265,000)+24%
Newest record on this page: January 2020. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
109 m²
1173 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£329,000
- Against its 2008 sale (£190,500)+73%
- Against CO4 5ZR's recent median (£265,000)+24%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1 Bennett Green is modelled from its 109 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CO4 5ZR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
109 m² from the EPC lodged in December 2019
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2008
Recent sales in CO4 5ZR
5 sales, median £265,000 (2020–2016)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: January 2020 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
Sales timeline
12 October 2008Most recent
£190,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 5ZR: £265,000 (2020–2016).
Nearby sales in CO4 5ZR
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 1 Bennett Green, Colchester, CO4 5ZR. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 1 Bennett Green
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1 Bennett Green is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO4 5ZR). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band D. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include notable views. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (November 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).
Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in October 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £329,000 sits 72.7% above the 2008 sale of £190,500.
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
- Bathrooms2
- Open-plan layoutYes
Outside
- GarageSingle, Detached
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
- Solar panelsYes
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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)
Dec 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 9 December 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Dec 2019from Nov 2009
EPC improved fromB82toC79
Low Energy Lighting
30%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1 Bennett Green, Colchester, CO4 5ZR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1 Bennett Green has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
13 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Bennett Green homes
Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On years held, 1 Bennett Green stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,748
Street avg £1,864
Floor Area
109 m²
Street avg 109 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 2.7 t/year
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.
Crime
430/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Inspiration Ave — bus stop.
Closest school
0.8 km
The Trinity School. 12 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- The Trinity SchoolSecondary765m
- The Gilberd SchoolSecondary808m
- Brinkley Grove Primary SchoolPrimary815m
- Camulos AcademyPrimary1.0km
Nearest stops
- Inspiration AveBus stop76m
- Julian AvenueBus stop159m
- Matchett DriveBus stop181m
- Cuckoo PointBus stop245m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,575 reports46%
- Criminal Damage & Arson485 reports9%
- Anti-social Behaviour482 reports9%
- Shoplifting425 reports8%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO4 5ZR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.1dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 1 Bennett Green is modelled from its 109 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CO4 5ZR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 1 Bennett Green. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 1 Bennett Green was lodged in December 2019 at band C and is valid until December 2029. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 1 Bennett Green. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 13 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 12 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CO4 5ZR, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 1 Bennett Green is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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