What type of property is 21 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU?

21 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU is a mid-terrace house.

When did 21 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU last change hands?

21 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU last sold for £365,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £224,500 in June 2004, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 21 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2004 and September 2024, 21 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU rose from £224,500 to £365,000, a change of £140,500. That works out to roughly +2.4% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 21 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU have?

The current EPC rating for 21 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU?

21 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (1,302 sq ft). That makes it about 46% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO4 9FU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 21 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU?

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

Where is 21 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU located?

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

Is 21 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU in a safe area?

Police records around 21 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.

Which schools serve 21 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU?

The closest primary school to 21 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.

How well connected is 21 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU?

The closest bus stop to 21 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU is Maximus Drive, 221m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Carus Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9FU

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

121 m²

1302 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 21 Carus Crescent

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

21 Carus Crescent is a mid-terrace house in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9FU). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

At 121 m² the property is well over the postcode median (81 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2004–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£280/sq ft) was about 26.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2024 for £365,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Jan 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Carus Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9FU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 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.

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

Current estimate

£385,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£365,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

25 September 2024Most recent
£365,000
+62.6%over 20 years
23 June 2004
£224,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 9FU: £295,000 (2025–2022).

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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 21 Carus Crescent lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,017

Street avg £3,020

On par

Floor Area

121 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly below

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

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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