What kind of home is 2 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU?

2 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU last change hands?

2 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU last sold for £228,500 in February 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £177,000 in December 2003, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2003 and February 2015, 2 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU rose from £177,000 to £228,500, a change of £51,500. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU?

2 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU use?

The latest EPC at 2 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU?

2 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU is in council tax band D.

Which area is 2 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU in?

2 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU sits in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

Is 2 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU 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 2 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU?

The closest primary school to 2 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU is Brinkley Grove Primary School (469m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Trinity School (365m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU?

The closest bus stop to 2 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU is Maximus Drive, 221m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Carus Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9FU

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Carus Crescent

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

2 Carus Crescent is a three-bedroom detached house in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9FU). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2014) shows a C (score 73). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The latest certificate is from June 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2003–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £361,000 sits 58% above the 2015 sale of £228,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£256/sq ft) was about 15.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in February 2015.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

2 Carus Crescent's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Jun 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Carus Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9FU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Carus Crescent 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.

2 Carus Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£361,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£228,500

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

20 February 2015Most recent
£228,500
+29.1%over 11 years
11 December 2003
£177,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 9FU: £340,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CO4 9FU

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On the street

Versus other Carus Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 2 Carus Crescent runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,753

Street avg £3,035

On par

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 97 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par

Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Maximus Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Trinity School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 9FU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low

55 dB

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