When did 37 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU last change hands?

37 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU last sold for £265,000 in October 2006, around 20 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £305,000 in May 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 37 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU changed over time?

Across 3 sales between May 2004 and October 2006, 37 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU fell from £305,000 to £265,000, a change of £40,000. That works out to roughly -5.5% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 37 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU?

37 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 37 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU in?

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

Is 37 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU in a safe area?

Police records around 37 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 37 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU?

The closest primary school to 37 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 37 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU?

The closest bus stop to 37 Carus Crescent, CO4 9FU is Maximus Drive, 221m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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37 Carus Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9FU

3 sales on record

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 37 Carus Crescent

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

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in October 2006. Across 2004–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at -5.5% per year.

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Inside

Bedrooms4

Energy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 37 Carus Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9FU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

37 Carus Crescent has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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37 Carus Crescent changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Last sold (2006)

£265,000

Growth on file: -5.5% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

26 October 2006Most recent
£265,000
+17.8%over 10 months
19 December 2005
£225,000
-26.2%over 1 year
6 May 2004
£305,000

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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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 9FU

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