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9 Avitus Way, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9EY

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
71 m²
764 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 9 Avitus Way

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

9 Avitus Way is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9EY). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (May 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, 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 88).

Held since December 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. At 71 m² it sits well below the postcode median (108 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £317,000 is 47.4% above the 2005 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£281/sq ft) was about 48.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
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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)
May 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 May 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from May 2009
EPC improved fromB81toC75
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
72%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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21st centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

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

9 Avitus Way has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

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

Current estimate

£317,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2005)

£214,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 December 2005Most recent

    £214,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 9EY: £292,500 (2026–2022).

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.

On years held, 9 Avitus Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,028

Street avg £2,670

Above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 9 Avitus Way

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

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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.
£322k

1 Avitus Way, Highwoods

CO4 9EY

3 bed2 bath
£303k

1 California Close

CO4 9SG

3 bed1 bath
£296k

1 Carus Crescent, Highwoods

CO4 9FU

3 bed
£290k

1 Aldeburgh Gardens, Highwoods

CO4 9XR

3 bed
£276k

1 Bilsdale Close, Highwoods

CO4 9RF

3 bed1 bath
£385k

1 Dudley Road

CO4 9AY

3 bed2 bath
£387k

1 Briarwood End, Highwoods

CO4 9SE

3 bed2 bath
£263k

1 Cotswold Court, Highwoods

CO4 9RT

2 bed1 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

0.4 km

Maximus Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Trinity School. 17 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 9EY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO4 9EY

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 9 Avitus Way, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9EY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.