What kind of home is 1 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX?

1 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX?

1 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX last sold for £138,695 in October 2003, around 23 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX?

The current EPC rating for 1 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX?

1 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO4 9EX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX use?

The latest EPC at 1 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX?

1 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX in?

1 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX sits in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

Is 1 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX 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.

What schools are near 1 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX?

The closest primary school to 1 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX is Brinkley Grove Primary School (294m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Trinity School (227m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX?

The closest bus stop to 1 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX is Newcomen Way, 333m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Gratian Close, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9EX

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Gratian Close

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

1 Gratian Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9EX). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Untraded for 23 years, with the last transfer in October 2003. Today's modelled estimate of £299,000 sits 115.6% above the 2003 sale of £138,695. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£163/sq ft) was about 15.5% below the postcode norm. At 79 m² it's 22% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (101 m² median across 25 EPCs).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

RefurbishedYes

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 2024

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Feb 2013

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Gratian Close, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Gratian Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Gratian Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£299,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2003)

£138,695

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 October 2003Most recent
£138,695

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 9EX: £295,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in CO4 9EX

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On the street

Versus other Gratian Close homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Gratian Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,756

Street avg £2,447

Strongly below

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par

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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.

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Newcomen Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Trinity School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO4 9EX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 9EX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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