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7 Cleveland Close, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9RD

4 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
57 m²
614 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 7 Cleveland Close

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

7 Cleveland Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9RD). 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 (December 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 1997–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £247,000 sits 67.5% above the 2013 sale of £147,500. Last sold in October 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2000. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes
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)
Dec 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2024from Feb 2013
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Cleveland Close, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9RD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Cleveland Close has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

  1. Jun 2000
    ConservatoryFull
    In report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Conservatory to rear

    Extension
    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    F/COL/00/0888
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What's in 7 Cleveland Close, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9RD's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

7 Cleveland Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£247,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£147,500

Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 October 2013Most recent

    £147,500

    +18.5%over 7 years
  2. 21 December 2005

    £124,500

    +63.8%over 4 years
  3. 5 September 2001

    £76,000

    +77.8%over 4 years
  4. 20 April 1997

    £42,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 9RD: £204,950 (2025–2023).

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On the street

Versus other Cleveland Close homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 7 Cleveland Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,588

Street avg £3,272

Below

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par
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.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Rovers Tye — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester. 19 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 9RD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO4 9RD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 9RD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

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 7 Cleveland Close, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9RD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.