What type of property is 5 Grassmere, CO4 9UG?

5 Grassmere, CO4 9UG is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 5 Grassmere, CO4 9UG sell for?

5 Grassmere, CO4 9UG last sold for £129,000 in August 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Grassmere, CO4 9UG have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Grassmere, CO4 9UG is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in March 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Grassmere, CO4 9UG?

5 Grassmere, CO4 9UG has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (441 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Grassmere, CO4 9UG heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Grassmere, CO4 9UG records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Grassmere, CO4 9UG?

5 Grassmere, CO4 9UG 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 5 Grassmere, CO4 9UG located?

5 Grassmere, CO4 9UG sits in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

Is 5 Grassmere, CO4 9UG in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Grassmere, CO4 9UG 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 5 Grassmere, CO4 9UG?

The closest primary school to 5 Grassmere, CO4 9UG is Brinkley Grove Primary School (289m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Gilberd School (194m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Grassmere, CO4 9UG?

The closest bus stop to 5 Grassmere, CO4 9UG is Langdale Drive, 149m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Grassmere, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9UG

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

41 m²

441 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 5 Grassmere

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

5 Grassmere is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9UG). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Today's modelled estimate of £165,000 is 27.9% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£292/sq ft) was about 54.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in August 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2019

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 March 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromE54toD61

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Grassmere, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9UG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Grassmere 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.

5 Grassmere valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£165,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£129,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 August 2018Most recent
£129,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 9UG: £192,000 (2019–2014).

Nearby sales in CO4 9UG

On the street

Versus other Grassmere homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Grassmere outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,146

Street avg £2,485

Strongly above

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par

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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.

£180k

1 Bignell Croft, Highwoods

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1 bed1 bath

£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

£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.

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

0.1 km

Langdale Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Gilberd School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO4 9UG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 9UG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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