What type of property is 3a, California Close, CO4 9SG?

3a, California Close, CO4 9SG is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 3a, California Close, CO4 9SG have?

The current EPC rating for 3a, California Close, CO4 9SG is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3a, California Close, CO4 9SG?

3a, California Close, CO4 9SG has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft). That makes it about 43% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO4 9SG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3a, California Close, CO4 9SG heated?

The latest EPC at 3a, California Close, CO4 9SG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3a, California Close, CO4 9SG?

3a, California Close, CO4 9SG 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.

Where is 3a, California Close, CO4 9SG located?

3a, California Close, CO4 9SG sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 3a, California Close, CO4 9SG?

Police records around 3a, California Close, CO4 9SG 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.

Which schools serve 3a, California Close, CO4 9SG?

The closest primary school to 3a, California Close, CO4 9SG is Highwoods Community Primary School (212m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Gilberd School (332m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3a, California Close, CO4 9SG?

The closest bus stop to 3a, California Close, CO4 9SG is Highwoods Approach, 165m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3a, California Close, Colchester, CO4 9SG

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3a

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

3a is a mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO4 9SG). 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 (August 2019) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

At 57 m² the property is well over the postcode median (41 m² across 55 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromD65toC76

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3a, California Close, Colchester, CO4 9SG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3a 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.

3a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£262,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 9SG: £167,500 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in CO4 9SG

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On the street

Versus other California Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 69 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 48 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

Comparables

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

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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

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Highwoods Approach — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Highwoods Community Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 9SG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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