What type of property is 15 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX?

15 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX is a mid-terrace house.

When did 15 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX last change hands?

15 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX last sold for £380,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £178,595 in December 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX changed over time?

Across 4 sales between December 2003 and November 2024, 15 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX rose from £178,595 to £380,000, a change of £201,405. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX?

15 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (1,324 sq ft). That makes it about 37% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO4 9EX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX?

15 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX is in council tax band E.

Where is 15 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX located?

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

How safe is the area around 15 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX?

Police records around 15 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX 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.

Which schools serve 15 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX?

The closest primary school to 15 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 is the nearest station to 15 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX?

The closest bus stop to 15 Gratian Close, CO4 9EX is Newcomen Way, 333m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Gratian Close, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9EX

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

123 m²

1324 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 15 Gratian Close

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

15 Gratian Close is a mid-terrace house in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9EX). It has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (around 1324 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Last sale on file: £380,000 in November 2024. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 123 m² it's 23% larger than the typical home in the postcode (100 m² median across 25 EPCs). Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £444,000 is 16.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£287/sq ft) was about 48.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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 2024

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 June 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Sept 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Gratian Close, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Gratian Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

15 Gratian Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£444,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£380,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

22 November 2024Most recent
£380,000
+33.3%over 9 years
1 July 2015
£285,000
+22.3%over 3 years
4 August 2011
£233,000
+30.5%over 7 years
23 December 2003
£178,595

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 9EX: £295,000 (2026–2020).

Nearby sales in CO4 9EX

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.

Years Held for 15 Gratian Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,089

Street avg £2,484

Strongly above

Floor Area

123 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Barncroft Close, Highwoods

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4 bed2 bath

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1 Cheeseman Drive

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£387k

1 Briarwood End, Highwoods

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3 bed2 bath

£385k

1 Dudley Road

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3 bed2 bath

£379k

1 Bray Close

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£358k

1 Dennis Randle Way

CO4 9AG

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

430/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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Common questions

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