What type of property is 11 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX?

11 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 11 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX?

The current EPC rating for 11 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 11 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX?

11 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO4 9TX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 11 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX heated?

The latest EPC at 11 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 11 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX?

11 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX 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 11 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX located?

11 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX sits in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

Is 11 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX in a safe area?

Police records around 11 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX 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 11 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX?

The closest primary school to 11 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX is St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester (296m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Gilberd School (773m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 11 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX?

The closest bus stop to 11 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX is Bilsdale Close, 105m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

11 Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TX

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Get directions

Overview

About 11 Bignell Croft

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

11 Bignell Croft is a mid-terrace house in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9TX). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

At 58 m² it's 16% larger than the typical home in the postcode (50 m² median across 29 EPCs).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 11 Bignell Croft

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

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

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 July 2034

7 years remaining

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC D

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £545 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11 Bignell Croft 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.

11 Bignell Croft has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£220,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 9TX: £180,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CO4 9TX

On the street

Versus other Bignell Croft homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

On par

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 54 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 11 Bignell Croft

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£218k

1 Albrighton Croft, Highwoods

CO4 9RH

2 bed1 bath

£246k

1 Berkley Close, Highwoods

CO4 9RZ

£262k

1 Cleveland Close, Highwoods

CO4 9RD

2 bed1 bath

£263k

1 Cotswold Court, Highwoods

CO4 9RT

2 bed1 bath

£180k

1 Bignell Croft, Highwoods

CO4 9TX

1 bed1 bath

£276k

1 Bilsdale Close, Highwoods

CO4 9RF

3 bed1 bath

£290k

1 Aldeburgh Gardens, Highwoods

CO4 9XR

3 bed

£295k

1 Caracalla Way

CO4 9XZ

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

Crime

430/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bilsdale Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester. 19 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 9TX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 11 Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.