What kind of home is 5 California Close, CO4 9SG?

5 California Close, CO4 9SG is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 California Close, CO4 9SG?

5 California Close, CO4 9SG last sold for £170,000 in August 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £38,300 in November 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 California Close, CO4 9SG appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between November 1997 and August 2018, 5 California Close, CO4 9SG rose from £38,300 to £170,000, a change of £131,700. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 California Close, CO4 9SG?

The current EPC rating for 5 California Close, CO4 9SG is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 California Close, CO4 9SG?

5 California Close, CO4 9SG has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 California Close, CO4 9SG use?

The latest EPC at 5 California Close, CO4 9SG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 California Close, CO4 9SG?

5 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.

Which area is 5 California Close, CO4 9SG in?

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

How safe is the area around 5 California Close, CO4 9SG?

Police records around 5 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.

What schools are near 5 California Close, CO4 9SG?

The closest primary school to 5 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 is the nearest station to 5 California Close, CO4 9SG?

The closest bus stop to 5 California Close, CO4 9SG is Highwoods Approach, 165m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 California Close, Colchester, CO4 9SG

4 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 5 California Close

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

5 California Close is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO4 9SG). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 93), a 2-band jump.

Last sale on file: £170,000 in August 2018. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1997–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £201,000 is 18.2% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£395/sq ft) was about 107.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

TenureFreehold
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

5 California Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2018

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2018from May 2014

EPC improved fromE46toC73

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 California Close, Colchester, CO4 9SG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 California Close 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.

Price for 5 California Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£201,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£170,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

21 August 2018Most recent
£170,000
+56.7%over 4 years
13 March 2014
£108,500
+6.4%over 7 years
14 March 2006
£102,000
+166.3%over 8 years
17 November 1997
£38,300

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.

5 California Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,250

Street avg £3,466

Above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above

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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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