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

9 California Close, CO4 9SG last sold for £128,500 in December 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £54,500 in May 1999, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

Across 2 sales between May 1999 and December 2005, 9 California Close, CO4 9SG rose from £54,500 to £128,500, a change of £74,000. That works out to roughly +13.8% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What planning history does 9 California Close, CO4 9SG have?

9 California Close, CO4 9SG has 2 approved extension applications on file including two-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

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

9 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 9 California Close, CO4 9SG in?

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

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

Police records around 9 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 9 California Close, CO4 9SG?

The closest primary school to 9 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.

How well connected is 9 California Close, CO4 9SG?

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

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9 California Close, Colchester, CO4 9SG

3 planning records

Bedrooms

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Band B

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Overview

About 9 California Close

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

9 California Close is a two-bedroom property in Colchester (CO4 9SG). It has council tax band B.

Held since December 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1999–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.8% per year.

Specifications

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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Planning

Planning history

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

Council records include a two-storey rear extension at 9 California Close.

3 applications on record at 9 California Close, Colchester, CO4 9SG

3decisions2extensions18documents1nearby

Jul 2016
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Rear of property
Two storey rear extension
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10 docs on file
Reference
160607
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ConditionsMay 2017Decision
ExtensionOct 2016Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Last sold (2005)

£128,500

Growth on file: 13.8% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

16 December 2005Most recent
£128,500
+135.8%over 6 years
6 May 1999
£54,500

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

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Area

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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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Noise

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

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Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

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