3 Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TX
About 3 Bignell Croft
3 Bignell Croft is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9TX). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since January 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).
10 years since the last transfer (March 2016). Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2001–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £240,000 is 35.8% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£288/sq ft) was about 77.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Solar panelsYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
3 Bignell Croft has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
1applications of note in the surrounding area
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.
£240,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 15 years.
£176,700
Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 15 years.
Sales timeline
10 March 2016Most recent
£176,700
+32.4%over 2 years22 November 2013
£133,500
+7.7%over 8 years17 February 2005
£124,000
+103.3%over 4 years19 January 2001
£61,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 9TX: £180,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in CO4 9TX
Grantchester Court, 39 Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TX
Sold Jun 2025
£150,000Grantchester Court, 49 Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TX
Sold Jun 2025
£158,0005 Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TX
Sold Mar 2025
£287,5007 Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TX
Sold Aug 2024
£275,00019 Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TX
Sold May 2024
£180,000
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Versus other Bignell Croft homes
On co₂ emissions, 3 Bignell Croft stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,100
Street avg £2,976
Floor Area
57 m²
Street avg 56 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
5/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.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.1dB