11 Bilsdale Close, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9RF

11 Bilsdale Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9RF). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

It hasn't traded since January 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 1998–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £284,000 sits 158.2% above the 2009 sale of £110,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£168/sq ft) was about 23.5% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs).