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1 Libius Drive, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9FX
This 161 square metre property in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £250,000 in July 2003.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
161 m²
Council Tax
Band F
Property Features
Built 1996–2002
Private Garden
Rear · South-facing
Double Garage
Off-street covered parking
En-suite Bathroom
Private bathroom attached to bedroom
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Recently Refurbished
Renovated and updated
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£624,000
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Transaction history
£250,000Latest
Jul 2003Source: HM Land Registry
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£184,500
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Jun 2019
£160,000
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Jul 2017
£150,000
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May 2016
£164,000
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Dec 2014
£325,000
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House Price Index
Colchester-0.3%
95.3
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
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About Highwoods, Colchester
This property is located in Highwoods, a ward of Colchester, within the CO 4 postal district of Essex.
Highwoods, Colchester is referenced in the 2022 Colchester Borough Council election documents, where a councillor vacancy for Highwoods ward was noted. The 2023 Colchester City Council election, held on 4 May 2023, included one seat for each ward, including Highwoods. The election data indicates that Highwoods is an established electoral ward within the Colchester borough. No additional demographic or amenity details are provided in the record. The locality falls under the CO 4 postcode area of Essex, England.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
49.9dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
40.3dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
10 months of data for Colchester
Total Crimes
54
Monthly Avg
5
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual26(48%)
Criminal Damage & Arson9(17%)
Public Order7(13%)
Other Theft4(7%)
Burglary3(6%)
Other Crime2(4%)
Drugs1(2%)
Weapons1(2%)
Theft from Person1(2%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Jan 2026On or near Hickory Avenue
Violence & Sexual
Jan 2026On or near Hickory Avenue
Violence & Sexual
Dec 2025On or near Hickory Avenue
Public Order
Dec 2025On or near Hickory Avenue
Criminal Damage & Arson
Dec 2025On or near Hickory Avenue
Violence & Sexual
Dec 2025On or near Hickory Avenue
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
17 within 3kmP
Brinkley Grove Primary School
544m
7 mins
P
Camulos Academy
724m
9 mins
P
Highwoods Community Primary School
852m
10 mins
S
The Trinity School
399m
5 mins
S
The Gilberd School
454m
5 mins
S
St Helena School
3.0km
36 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmThe Water Tower
Bus Stop244m
3 mins
School of Gymnastics
Bus Stop261m
3 mins
Maximus Drive
Bus Stop292m
4 mins
Julian Avenue
Bus Stop459m
6 mins
Olympic Boulevard
Bus Stop518m
6 mins
Bedford Road
Bus Stop547m
7 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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47 points of interest nearby
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