What kind of home is Grantchester Court, 59 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX?

Grantchester Court, 59 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for Grantchester Court, 59 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX?

Grantchester Court, 59 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX last sold for £106,000 in September 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £96,000 in January 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Grantchester Court, 59 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX?

The current EPC rating for Grantchester Court, 59 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. It has improved from a C recorded in September 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Grantchester Court, 59 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX?

Grantchester Court, 59 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO4 9TX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Grantchester Court, 59 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX use?

The latest EPC at Grantchester Court, 59 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Grantchester Court, 59 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX?

Grantchester Court, 59 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.

Which area is Grantchester Court, 59 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX in?

Grantchester Court, 59 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX sits in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near Grantchester Court, 59 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX?

Police records around Grantchester Court, 59 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.

What schools are near Grantchester Court, 59 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX?

The closest primary school to Grantchester Court, 59 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 transport links are near Grantchester Court, 59 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX?

The closest bus stop to Grantchester Court, 59 Bignell Croft, CO4 9TX is Bilsdale Close, 105m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Grantchester Court, 59 Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TX

EPC B

Property type

End terrace

Floor 1st

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About Grantchester Court

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

Grantchester Court is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9TX). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. At 55 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across Grantchester Court (35–55 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (83 versus a worst of 63). The latest certificate (August 2019) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since September 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2004–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £147,000 is 38.7% above the 2004 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

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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.

Grantchester Court ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 August 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromC72toB83

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

20%71%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC BNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Grantchester Court, 59 Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Grantchester Court 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.

Grantchester Court changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£147,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.4% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2004)

£106,000

Growth on file: 10.4% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

16 September 2004Most recent
£106,000
+10.4%over 8 months
30 January 2004
£96,000

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 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, Grantchester Court stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,927

Street avg £2,022

On par

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above

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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

£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

£296k

1 Carus Crescent, Highwoods

CO4 9FU

3 bed

£303k

1 California Close

CO4 9SG

3 bed1 bath

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.

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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.

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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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