What did 25 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU sell for?

25 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU last sold for £233,000 in January 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £215,882 in June 2004, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 25 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU?

Across 2 sales between June 2004 and January 2008, 25 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU rose from £215,882 to £233,000, a change of £17,118. That works out to roughly +2.1% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 25 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU?

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

Where is 25 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU located?

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

Is 25 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU in a safe area?

Police records around 25 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 25 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU?

The closest primary school to 25 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 is the nearest station to 25 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU?

The closest bus stop to 25 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU is Maximus Drive, 221m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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25 Carus Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9FU

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About 25 Carus Crescent

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25 Carus Crescent is a four-bedroom property in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9FU). It has council tax band D.

It hasn't traded since January 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2004–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year.

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas

Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25 Carus Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9FU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

25 Carus Crescent has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

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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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Last sold (2008)

£233,000

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

31 January 2008Most recent
£233,000
+7.9%over 3 years
10 June 2004
£215,882

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

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Area

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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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 9FU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

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