What type of property is 16 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU?

16 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU?

The current EPC rating for 16 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU?

16 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU?

16 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 16 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU located?

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

Is 16 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU show an average of 430 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 16 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU?

The closest primary school to 16 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.

How well connected is 16 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU?

The closest bus stop to 16 Hunters Ridge, CO4 9QU is Highwoods Approach, 123m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Hunters Ridge, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9QU

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 16 Hunters Ridge

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

16 Hunters Ridge is a mid-terrace house in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9QU). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

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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)

May 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 May 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from May 2012

EPC improved fromD62toC73

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Hunters Ridge, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Hunters Ridge has no planning applications on record.

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.

16 Hunters Ridge has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£248,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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

Nearby sales in CO4 9QU

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.

EPC Rating for 16 Hunters Ridge runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 64 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£246k

1 Berkley Close, Highwoods

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£262k

1 Cleveland Close, Highwoods

CO4 9RD

2 bed1 bath

£263k

1 Cotswold Court, Highwoods

CO4 9RT

2 bed1 bath

£276k

1 Bilsdale Close, Highwoods

CO4 9RF

3 bed1 bath

£218k

1 Albrighton Croft, Highwoods

CO4 9RH

2 bed1 bath

£290k

1 Aldeburgh Gardens, Highwoods

CO4 9XR

3 bed

£295k

1 Caracalla Way

CO4 9XZ

£296k

1 Carus Crescent, Highwoods

CO4 9FU

3 bed

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

430/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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Common questions

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