What type of property is 12 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU?

12 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 12 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU last change hands?

12 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU last sold for £60,000 in November 1997, around 29 years ago. Before that, it sold for £44,000 in November 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU?

The current EPC rating for 12 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU?

12 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU?

12 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 12 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU located?

12 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU sits in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

Is 12 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU 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 12 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU?

The closest primary school to 12 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU is Highwoods Community Primary School (248m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Gilberd School (367m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU?

The closest bus stop to 12 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU is Highwoods Approach, 123m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Hunters Ridge, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9QU

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Hunters Ridge

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

12 Hunters Ridge is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9QU). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

It hasn't traded since November 1997, a hold of 29 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–1997, sale prices on this property compounded at -26.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £253,000 sits 475% above the 1997 sale of £44,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£74/sq ft) was about 63.5% below the postcode norm.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

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 2)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Sept 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

42%62%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Hunters Ridge, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Hunters Ridge has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

12 Hunters Ridge's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£253,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -26.7% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (1997)

£44,000

Growth on file: -26.7% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

28 November 1997Most recent
£44,000
-26.7%
28 November 1997
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 9QU: £275,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in CO4 9QU

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On the street

Versus other Hunters Ridge homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 12 Hunters Ridge lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,091

Street avg £3,029

Strongly below

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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3 bed

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3 bed1 bath

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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.

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Highwoods Approach — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Highwoods Community Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 9QU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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