What type of property is 7 Hurrell Down, CO4 9TP?

7 Hurrell Down, CO4 9TP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 7 Hurrell Down, CO4 9TP last change hands?

7 Hurrell Down, CO4 9TP last sold for £218,000 in May 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £130,000 in January 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Hurrell Down, CO4 9TP appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between January 2003 and May 2015, 7 Hurrell Down, CO4 9TP rose from £130,000 to £218,000, a change of £88,000. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Hurrell Down, CO4 9TP?

The current EPC rating for 7 Hurrell Down, CO4 9TP is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Hurrell Down, CO4 9TP?

7 Hurrell Down, CO4 9TP has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Hurrell Down, CO4 9TP heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Hurrell Down, CO4 9TP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 7 Hurrell Down, CO4 9TP?

7 Hurrell Down, CO4 9TP has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in July 2022. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 7 Hurrell Down, CO4 9TP?

7 Hurrell Down, CO4 9TP is in council tax band C.

Where is 7 Hurrell Down, CO4 9TP located?

7 Hurrell Down, CO4 9TP sits in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district.

Is 7 Hurrell Down, CO4 9TP in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Hurrell Down, CO4 9TP 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 7 Hurrell Down, CO4 9TP?

The closest primary school to 7 Hurrell Down, CO4 9TP is Highwoods Community Primary School (406m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Trinity School (548m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 7 Hurrell Down, CO4 9TP?

The closest bus stop to 7 Hurrell Down, CO4 9TP is Spindle Wood, 262m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Hurrell Down, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TP

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 Hurrell Down

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

7 Hurrell Down is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9TP). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in December 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2003–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £338,000 sits 55% above the 2015 sale of £218,000. Last sold in May 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2022.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDetached

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Dec 2011

EPC improved fromD63toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

11%78%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Hurrell Down, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 7 Hurrell Down, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TP

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

7 Hurrell Down valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£338,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£218,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

7 May 2015Most recent
£218,000
+32.9%over 10 years
23 December 2004
£164,000
+26.2%over 1 year
23 January 2003
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 9TP: £380,000 (2026–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Hurrell Down homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 7 Hurrell Down runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,535

Street avg £3,216

Below

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 88 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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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

0.3 km

Spindle Wood — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 9TP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 9TP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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