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39 Gratian Close, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9EX

Extendable1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
95 m²
1023 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 39 Gratian Close

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

39 Gratian Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9EX). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Other recorded features include a conservatory. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

It hasn't traded since May 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £357,000 sits 106.5% above the 2004 sale of £172,895. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2004. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Mar 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 March 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Mar 2012
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
33%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 39 Gratian Close, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

39 Gratian Close has an approved extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 39 Gratian Close, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9EX

1decisions1extensions2documents1nearby
  1. Sept 2004
    ConservatoryFull
    Outcome in report

    Conservatory extension.

    Extension
    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    F/COL/04/1523
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 2 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

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

Current estimate

£357,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£172,895

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 May 2004Most recent

    £172,895

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 9EX: £330,000 (2026–2021).

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 price per m², 39 Gratian Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,820

Street avg £2,537

Strongly below

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 104 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 39 Gratian Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£385k

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1 Briarwood End, Highwoods

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1 Avitus Way, Highwoods

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£303k

1 California Close

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3 bed1 bath
£296k

1 Carus Crescent, Highwoods

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3 bed
£290k

1 Aldeburgh Gardens, Highwoods

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3 bed
£276k

1 Bilsdale Close, Highwoods

CO4 9RF

3 bed1 bath
£435k

1 Asquith Drive, Highwoods

CO4 9FS

4 bed2 bath
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.
Full Colchester report

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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for CO4 9EX

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 39 Gratian Close, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9EX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.