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3 Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TX
This 57 square metre property in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as a private rental. The property last sold for £176,700 in March 2016, up from £133,500 previously.
Property Type
Mid-Terrace House
Bedrooms
2
Floor Area
57 m²
Council Tax
Band B
Property Features
Built 1983–1990
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Solar Panels
Renewable energy generation
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Oct 2025
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Tenure
Rented
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2015from Jan 2011
EPC improved fromC72toD60
Low Energy Lighting
28%0%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Oct 2025from Nov 2015
EPC improved fromD60toC75
Hot Water
AverageGood
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£240,000
How our AI predicts property prices · Accurate to within 10%
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Transaction history
+32.4%(2y)
£176,700Latest
Mar 2016£133,500
Nov 2013£124,000
Feb 2005£61,000
Jan 2001Source: HM Land Registry
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House Price Index
Colchester-0.3%
95.3
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Bignell Croft
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 12 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£3,100/£2,976 avg
LowerHigher
Around average
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
10 years/12 years avg
ShorterLonger
Around average
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
75 (C)/64 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 92% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
57 m²/56 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 38% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
1.7 t/year/2.9 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 96% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
4 rooms/4 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 63% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Highwoods, Colchester
This property is located in Highwoods, a ward of Colchester, within the CO 4 postal district of Essex.
Highwoods, Colchester is referenced in the 2022 Colchester Borough Council election documents, where a councillor vacancy for Highwoods ward was noted. The 2023 Colchester City Council election, held on 4 May 2023, included one seat for each ward, including Highwoods. The election data indicates that Highwoods is an established electoral ward within the Colchester borough. No additional demographic or amenity details are provided in the record. The locality falls under the CO 4 postcode area of Essex, England.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
51.9dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
41.1dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
10 months of data for Colchester
Total Crimes
54
Monthly Avg
5
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual26(48%)
Criminal Damage & Arson9(17%)
Public Order7(13%)
Other Theft4(7%)
Burglary3(6%)
Other Crime2(4%)
Drugs1(2%)
Weapons1(2%)
Theft from Person1(2%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Jan 2026On or near Hickory Avenue
Violence & Sexual
Jan 2026On or near Hickory Avenue
Violence & Sexual
Dec 2025On or near Hickory Avenue
Public Order
Dec 2025On or near Hickory Avenue
Criminal Damage & Arson
Dec 2025On or near Hickory Avenue
Violence & Sexual
Dec 2025On or near Hickory Avenue
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
19 within 3kmP
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
296m
4 mins
P
Brinkley Grove Primary School
683m
8 mins
P
Highwoods Community Primary School
751m
9 mins
S
The Gilberd School
773m
9 mins
S
The Trinity School
826m
10 mins
S
Colchester Academy
2.1km
26 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmBilsdale Close
Bus Stop105m
1 min
Berkley Close
Bus Stop294m
4 mins
Rovers Tye
Bus Stop309m
4 mins
Derwent Road
Bus Stop317m
4 mins
Arden Close
Bus Stop389m
5 mins
Avellana Place
Bus Stop438m
5 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
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Stanfords
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Lansdowne Warwick
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Iain Bain Surveying
Colchester
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Whybrow & Dodds Limited
Colchester
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Map
49 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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