When did 2 Libius Drive, CO4 9FX last change hands?

2 Libius Drive, CO4 9FX last sold for £315,000 in July 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £275,000 in May 2003, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Libius Drive, CO4 9FX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2003 and July 2006, 2 Libius Drive, CO4 9FX rose from £275,000 to £315,000, a change of £40,000. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 2 Libius Drive, CO4 9FX?

2 Libius Drive, CO4 9FX 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 2 Libius Drive, CO4 9FX in?

2 Libius Drive, CO4 9FX sits in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Libius Drive, CO4 9FX?

Police records around 2 Libius Drive, CO4 9FX 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 Libius Drive, CO4 9FX?

The closest primary school to 2 Libius Drive, CO4 9FX is Brinkley Grove Primary School (544m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Trinity School (399m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Libius Drive, CO4 9FX?

The closest bus stop to 2 Libius Drive, CO4 9FX is The Water Tower, 244m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Libius Drive, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9FX

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 2 Libius Drive

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

2 Libius Drive is a property in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9FX). It has council tax band F.

It hasn't traded since July 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2003–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Libius Drive, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9FX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Libius Drive has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Last sold (2006)

£315,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

3 July 2006Most recent
£315,000
+14.5%over 3 years
29 May 2003
£275,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 9FX: £170,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in CO4 9FX

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Area

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Full Colchester report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Water Tower — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Trinity School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 9FX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

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