What type of property is 9 Barncroft Close, CO4 9SF?

9 Barncroft Close, CO4 9SF is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 9 Barncroft Close, CO4 9SF last change hands?

9 Barncroft Close, CO4 9SF last sold for £465,000 in June 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Barncroft Close, CO4 9SF?

The current EPC rating for 9 Barncroft Close, CO4 9SF is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in January 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Barncroft Close, CO4 9SF?

9 Barncroft Close, CO4 9SF has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (1,442 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Barncroft Close, CO4 9SF heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Barncroft Close, CO4 9SF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Barncroft Close, CO4 9SF?

9 Barncroft Close, CO4 9SF is in council tax band E.

Where is 9 Barncroft Close, CO4 9SF located?

9 Barncroft Close, CO4 9SF sits in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 9 Barncroft Close, CO4 9SF?

Police records around 9 Barncroft Close, CO4 9SF show an average of 430 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 9 Barncroft Close, CO4 9SF?

The closest primary school to 9 Barncroft Close, CO4 9SF is Highwoods Community Primary School (479m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Gilberd School (1.0km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 9 Barncroft Close, CO4 9SF?

The closest bus stop to 9 Barncroft Close, CO4 9SF is St Helena Hospice, 86m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Barncroft Close, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9SF

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

134 m²

1442 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9 Barncroft Close

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

9 Barncroft Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9SF). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1442 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2018) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

Today's modelled estimate of £551,000 is 18.5% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£322/sq ft) was about 44.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in June 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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

Jan 2018

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 January 2028

1 year remaining

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Barncroft Close, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9SF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Barncroft Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

9 Barncroft Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£551,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£465,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

6 June 2018Most recent
£465,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 9SF: £555,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in CO4 9SF

On the street

Versus other Barncroft Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£3,470

Street avg £3,946

On par

Floor Area

134 m²

Street avg 137 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

On par

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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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4 bed2 bath

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1 Dudley Road

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3 bed2 bath

£322k

1 Avitus Way, Highwoods

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3 bed2 bath

£303k

1 California Close

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3 bed1 bath

£296k

1 Carus Crescent, Highwoods

CO4 9FU

3 bed

£290k

1 Aldeburgh Gardens, Highwoods

CO4 9XR

3 bed

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.

Full Colchester report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

430/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St Helena Hospice — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Highwoods Community Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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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 9SF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 9SF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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