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26 Hunters Ridge, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9QU
This 62 square metre property in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester carries an energy performance rating of F, suggesting potential for energy improvements. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £190,000 in September 2017.
Property Type
Mid-Terrace House
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
62 m²
Council Tax
Band B
Property Features
Built 1976–1982
Private Garden
Rear
Allocated Parking
Dining Room
Separate dining space
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
F
F29
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.2 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Apr 2023from May 2017
EPC improved fromD65toF29
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion
Hot water system changed
Low Energy Lighting
67%0%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£255,000
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Transaction history
£190,000Latest
Sept 2017Source: HM Land Registry
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£315,000
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£215,000
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House Price Index
Colchester-0.3%
95.3
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Hunters Ridge
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 18 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£3,065/£3,005 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 64% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
9 years/12 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 36% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
29 (F)/68 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Lowest among similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
62 m²/64 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 75% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
5.2 t/year/2.6 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lowest among similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
4 rooms/4 rooms avg
FewerMore
Around average
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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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
50.3dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
39.4dB
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
22 within 3kmP
Highwoods Community Primary School
248m
3 mins
P
Brinkley Grove Primary School
364m
4 mins
P
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
668m
8 mins
S
The Gilberd School
367m
4 mins
S
The Trinity School
418m
5 mins
S
Colchester Academy
2.4km
29 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmHighwoods Approach
Bus Stop123m
1 min
Langdale Drive
Bus Stop207m
2 mins
Highwoods Square
Bus Stop243m
3 mins
Gilberd School
Bus Stop246m
3 mins
Derwent Road
Bus Stop248m
3 mins
Spindle Wood
Bus Stop305m
4 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
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Whybrow & Dodds Limited
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Map
52 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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