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8 Bilsdale Close, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9RF

1 planning record

Estimated value

£281,000

  • Since the 2009 sale (£152,500)+84%
  • Against CO4 9RF's recent median (£280,000)0%

Newest record on this page: May 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
61 m²
657 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£281,000

  • Against its 2009 sale (£152,500)+84%
  • Against CO4 9RF's recent median (£280,000)0%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 8 Bilsdale Close is modelled from its 61 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CO4 9RF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    61 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2018

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2009

  • Recent sales in CO4 9RF

    5 sales, median £280,000 (2026–2022)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: May 2026Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 December 2009Most recent

    £152,500

    +1.3%over 3 years

  2. 22 June 2006

    £150,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 9RF: £280,000 (2026–2022).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 8 Bilsdale Close

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

8 Bilsdale Close is a three-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 (November 2018) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since December 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. Today's modelled estimate of £281,000 sits 84.3% above the 2009 sale of £152,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 15.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2001. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
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  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 November 2028

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Nov 2008
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Bilsdale Close, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9RF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Bilsdale Close has an approved side extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 8 Bilsdale Close, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9RF

1decisions1extensions2documents1nearby
  1. Apr 2001
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side of property

    Single storey side extension

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    F/COL/01/0468
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On the street

Versus other Bilsdale Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 8 Bilsdale Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,500

Street avg £3,801

Below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 62 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.8 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.
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Crime

430/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bilsdale Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

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

Nearest schools

  • St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, ColchesterPrimary191m
  • Highwoods Community Primary SchoolPrimary705m
  • Brinkley Grove Primary SchoolPrimary731m
  • The Gilberd SchoolSecondary808m

Nearest stops

  • Bilsdale CloseBus stop61m
  • Rovers TyeBus stop199m
  • Arden CloseBus stop288m
  • Derwent RoadBus stop307m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences2,575 reports46%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson485 reports9%
  • Anti-social Behaviour482 reports9%
  • Shoplifting425 reports8%

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A Local Area 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 9RF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO4 9RF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 9RF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Comparables

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 8 Bilsdale Close is modelled from its 61 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CO4 9RF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 8 Bilsdale Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 8 Bilsdale Close was lodged in November 2018 at band D and is valid until November 2028. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 8 Bilsdale Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 13 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 19 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CO4 9RF, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
8 Bilsdale Close is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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