What type of property is 8 Avitus Way, CO4 9EY?

8 Avitus Way, CO4 9EY is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Avitus Way, CO4 9EY last change hands?

8 Avitus Way, CO4 9EY last sold for £270,000 in December 2015, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £187,095 in March 2004, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Avitus Way, CO4 9EY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2004 and December 2015, 8 Avitus Way, CO4 9EY rose from £187,095 to £270,000, a change of £82,905. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Avitus Way, CO4 9EY have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Avitus Way, CO4 9EY is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in January 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Avitus Way, CO4 9EY?

8 Avitus Way, CO4 9EY has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (1,270 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO4 9EY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Avitus Way, CO4 9EY heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Avitus Way, CO4 9EY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Avitus Way, CO4 9EY?

8 Avitus Way, CO4 9EY is in council tax band D.

Where is 8 Avitus Way, CO4 9EY located?

8 Avitus Way, CO4 9EY sits in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 8 Avitus Way, CO4 9EY?

Police records around 8 Avitus Way, CO4 9EY 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.

Which schools serve 8 Avitus Way, CO4 9EY?

The closest primary school to 8 Avitus Way, CO4 9EY is Brinkley Grove Primary School (339m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Trinity School (229m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Avitus Way, CO4 9EY?

The closest bus stop to 8 Avitus Way, CO4 9EY is Maximus Drive, 356m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Avitus Way, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9EY

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

118 m²

1270 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Avitus Way

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

8 Avitus Way is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9EY). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2018) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2015. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Last sold in December 2015, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. Across 2004–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £376,000 is 39.3% above the 2015 sale price.

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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

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Inside

Bedrooms4
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

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)

Jan 2018

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2018from Sept 2015

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Avitus Way, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9EY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Avitus Way 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.

8 Avitus Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£376,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£270,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

21 December 2015Most recent
£270,000
+44.3%over 11 years
16 March 2004
£187,095

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 9EY: £292,500 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CO4 9EY

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On the street

Versus other Avitus Way homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,288

Street avg £2,650

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Floor Area

118 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Maximus Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Trinity School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 9EY

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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