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34 Blade Road, Colchester, CO4 5ZU
This 121 square metre property in Colchester carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £370,000 in November 2023, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Semi-Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor Area
121 m²
Council Tax
Band E
Property Features
Built 2007–2011
Private Garden
Rear
Garage
Off-street covered parking
Driveway
Off-street parking
Recently Refurbished
Renovated and updated
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
May 2023from May 2009
EPC improved fromB83toC78
Hot Water
Very GoodGood
Hot water efficiency decreased
Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated
Floor insulation added or improved
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£382,000
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Transaction history
+57.4%(10y)
£370,000Latest
Nov 2023£235,000
Nov 2013£245,000
Jun 2011£239,950
Feb 2010Source: HM Land Registry
Nearby in CO4 5ZU
30 Blade Road Colchester CO4 5ZU
May 2024
£350,000
36 Blade Road Colchester CO4 5ZU
Dec 2023
£400,000
27 Blade Road Colchester CO4 5ZU
Nov 2023
£390,000
41 Blade Road Colchester CO4 5ZU
Oct 2022
£415,000
25 Blade Road Colchester CO4 5ZU
Jul 2022
£380,000
12 Blade Road Colchester CO4 5ZU
Dec 2021
£365,000
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House Price Index
Colchester-0.3%
95.3
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Blade Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 40 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£3,058/£2,440 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 83% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
2 years/9 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 10% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
78 (C)/80 (C) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 21% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
121 m²/123 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 39% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
2.7 t/year/2.5 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 31% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
6 rooms/6 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 68% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
48.6dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
41.4dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
10 months of data for Colchester
Total Crimes
54
Monthly Avg
5
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual26(48%)
Criminal Damage & Arson9(17%)
Public Order7(13%)
Other Theft4(7%)
Burglary3(6%)
Other Crime2(4%)
Drugs1(2%)
Weapons1(2%)
Theft from Person1(2%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Jan 2026On or near Hickory Avenue
Violence & Sexual
Jan 2026On or near Hickory Avenue
Violence & Sexual
Dec 2025On or near Hickory Avenue
Public Order
Dec 2025On or near Hickory Avenue
Criminal Damage & Arson
Dec 2025On or near Hickory Avenue
Violence & Sexual
Dec 2025On or near Hickory Avenue
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
26 within 3kmP
Braiswick Primary School
364m
4 mins
P
North Primary School and Nursery
1.3km
15 mins
P
Queen Boudica Primary School
1.4km
16 mins
S
St Helena School
1.0km
13 mins
S
Colchester Institute
1.2km
15 mins
S
The Sixth Form College Colchester
1.7km
20 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmTurbine Road
Bus Stop61m
1 min
Apprentice Drive
Bus Stop129m
2 mins
Axial Drive
Bus Stop200m
2 mins
Golf Club
Bus Stop341m
4 mins
Colchester Rail Station
Rail876m
11 mins
Colchester Railway Station
Bus Station936m
11 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
56 points of interest nearby
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