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3 Hillridge, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9UJ
This 152 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 owner-occupied. The property last sold for £250,000 in May 2018.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
3
Floor Area
152 m²
Council Tax
Band F
Property Features
Built 1983–1990
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£434,000
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Transaction history
£250,000Latest
May 2018Source: HM Land Registry
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14 Hillridge Highwoods Colchester CO4 9UJ
Aug 2022
£500,000
8 Hillridge Highwoods Colchester CO4 9UJ
Jul 2022
£465,000
6 Hillridge Highwoods Colchester CO4 9UJ
Feb 2022
£450,000
11 Hillridge Highwoods Colchester CO4 9UJ
Mar 2021
£480,000
2 Hillridge Highwoods Colchester CO4 9UJ
Jun 2018
£418,500
1 Hillridge Highwoods Colchester CO4 9UJ
Oct 2017
£462,500
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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 Hillridge
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 11 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£1,645/£4,009 avg
LowerHigher
Lowest among similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
8 years/8 years avg
ShorterLonger
Around average
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
70 (C)/65 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than all similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
152 m²/109 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 91% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
4.9 t/year/4.5 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 27% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
6 rooms/5 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 77% 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
43.7dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
36.0dB
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
25 within 3kmP
Highwoods Community Primary School
468m
6 mins
P
Friars Grove Primary School
933m
11 mins
P
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
977m
12 mins
S
The Gilberd School
992m
12 mins
S
The Trinity School
1.0km
12 mins
S
Colchester Academy
2.2km
26 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmSt Helena Hospice
Bus Stop80m
1 min
Pinecroft Gardens
Bus Stop233m
3 mins
Victoria Gardens
Bus Stop291m
4 mins
Highwoods Square
Bus Stop466m
6 mins
Spindle Wood
Bus Stop524m
6 mins
Baronia Croft
Bus Stop530m
6 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
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Iain Bain Surveying
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Whybrow & Dodds Limited
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Map
55 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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