What kind of home is 2 Chinook, CO4 9RN?

2 Chinook, CO4 9RN is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house, on a corner plot.

When did 2 Chinook, CO4 9RN last change hands?

2 Chinook, CO4 9RN last sold for £100,000 in November 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £91,000 in August 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Chinook, CO4 9RN changed over time?

Across 4 sales between August 2004 and November 2013, 2 Chinook, CO4 9RN rose from £91,000 to £100,000, a change of £9,000. That works out to roughly +1% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Chinook, CO4 9RN?

The current EPC rating for 2 Chinook, CO4 9RN is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Chinook, CO4 9RN?

2 Chinook, CO4 9RN has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (409 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Chinook, CO4 9RN use?

The latest EPC at 2 Chinook, CO4 9RN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Chinook, CO4 9RN?

2 Chinook, CO4 9RN 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.

Which area is 2 Chinook, CO4 9RN in?

2 Chinook, CO4 9RN sits in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 2 Chinook, CO4 9RN?

Police records around 2 Chinook, CO4 9RN show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Chinook, CO4 9RN?

The closest primary school to 2 Chinook, CO4 9RN is Highwoods Community Primary School (371m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Gilberd School (557m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Chinook, CO4 9RN?

The closest bus stop to 2 Chinook, CO4 9RN is Derwent Road, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Chinook, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9RN

4 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

38 m²

409 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 2 Chinook

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

2 Chinook is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9RN). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in December 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 2004–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £184,000 sits 84% above the 2013 sale of £100,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£244/sq ft) was about 29% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 13 years since the last transfer (November 2013). Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs). 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
Corner plotYes

Building

TenureFreehold

Energy

Energy performance

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

2 Chinook's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Dec 2011

EPC improved fromD66toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Chinook, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9RN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Chinook has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

2 Chinook changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£184,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.0% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£100,000

Growth on file: 1.0% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

22 November 2013Most recent
£100,000
+3.1%over 12 months
23 November 2012
£97,000
-14.9%over 5 years
24 May 2007
£114,000
+25.3%over 2 years
8 August 2004
£91,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 9RN: £183,000 (2025–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Chinook homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Chinook is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,632

Street avg £3,062

On par

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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2 bed1 bath

£266k

1 Cleveland Close, Highwoods

CO4 9RD

2 bed1 bath

£286k

1 Bilsdale Close, Highwoods

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3 bed1 bath

£303k

1 Aldeburgh Gardens, Highwoods

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3 bed

£305k

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3 bed

£326k

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CO4 9SG

3 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Derwent Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Highwoods Community Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO4 9RN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 9RN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

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65 dB

70 dB

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