What kind of home is 7 California Close, CO4 9SG?

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

What was the last sold price for 7 California Close, CO4 9SG?

7 California Close, CO4 9SG last sold for £160,000 in August 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £44,000 in March 2000, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 California Close, CO4 9SG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2000 and August 2021, 7 California Close, CO4 9SG rose from £44,000 to £160,000, a change of £116,000. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 California Close, CO4 9SG?

The current EPC rating for 7 California Close, CO4 9SG is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in November 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 California Close, CO4 9SG?

7 California Close, CO4 9SG has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (441 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 California Close, CO4 9SG use?

The latest EPC at 7 California Close, CO4 9SG records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 California Close, CO4 9SG?

7 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 7 California Close, CO4 9SG in?

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

How safe is the area around 7 California Close, CO4 9SG?

Police records around 7 California Close, CO4 9SG 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.

What schools are near 7 California Close, CO4 9SG?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 California Close, CO4 9SG?

The closest bus stop to 7 California Close, CO4 9SG is Highwoods Approach, 165m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 California Close, Colchester, CO4 9SG

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

41 m²

441 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 California Close

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

7 California Close is a mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO4 9SG). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2017) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2000–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £196,000 is 22.5% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£363/sq ft) was about 90.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2021 for £160,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

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

Current Certificate

Nov 2017

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 November 2027

1 year remaining

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 California Close, Colchester, CO4 9SG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 California 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2000.

Current estimate

£196,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£160,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

11 August 2021Most recent
£160,000
+263.6%over 21 years
3 March 2000
£44,000

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

Nearby sales in CO4 9SG

On the street

Versus other California Close homes

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

On co₂ emissions, 7 California Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,902

Street avg £3,453

On par

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly below

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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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1 Albrighton Croft, Highwoods

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1 Berkley Close, Highwoods

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£262k

1 Cleveland Close, Highwoods

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2 bed1 bath

£263k

1 Cotswold Court, Highwoods

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Alderman Howe Lodge, Tynedale Square, Highwoods

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£276k

1 Bilsdale Close, Highwoods

CO4 9RF

3 bed1 bath

£290k

1 Aldeburgh Gardens, Highwoods

CO4 9XR

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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

430/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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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 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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Common questions

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