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5 Libius Drive, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9FX

4 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
184 m²
1981 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 5 Libius Drive

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

5 Libius Drive is a detached house in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9FX). It has a recorded floor area of 184 m² (around 1981 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since December 2011. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

At 184 m² the property is well over the postcode median (70 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2003–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £519,000 sits 59.7% above the 2014 sale of £325,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£164/sq ft) was about 21.2% below the postcode norm. Last sold in December 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 3)
Sept 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 September 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Dec 2011
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting
77%45%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2023from Sept 2013
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
45%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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21st centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Libius Drive, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9FX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Libius Drive has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 5 Libius Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£519,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.6% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£325,000

Growth on file: 1.6% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 December 2014Most recent

    £325,000

    +10.2%over 1 year
  2. 20 December 2012

    £295,000

    -13.2%over 7 years
  3. 10 February 2005

    £340,000

    +25.6%over 1 year
  4. 5 June 2003

    £270,750

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

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Libius Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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

Crime

430/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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO4 9FX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO4 9FX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 9FX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Libius Drive, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9FX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.