What kind of home is 1 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG?

1 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG?

1 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG last sold for £180,000 in April 2026. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £55,350 in December 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG changed over time?

Across 6 sales between December 1995 and April 2026, 1 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG rose from £55,350 to £180,000, a change of £124,650. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 30 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG?

The current EPC rating for 1 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2010. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG?

1 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 18 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG use?

The latest EPC at 1 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG?

1 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG in?

1 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG sits in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG?

Police records around 1 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG 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 1 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG?

The closest primary school to 1 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG is St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester (361m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Gilberd School (759m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG?

The closest bus stop to 1 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG is Bilsdale Close, 167m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Hallcroft Chase, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9WG

6 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Hallcroft Chase

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

1 Hallcroft Chase is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9WG). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1995–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £285,000 sits 58.3% above the 2026 sale of £180,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£304/sq ft) was about 102.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. It changed hands recently, sold April 2026 for £180,000.

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

Bedrooms3
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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Nov 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

30%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2026from Aug 2025

EPC improved fromD68toC72

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

AverageVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Hallcroft Chase, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9WG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Hallcroft Chase 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1995.

Current estimate

£285,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 30 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£180,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 30 years.

Sales timeline

1 April 2026Most recent
£180,000
-2.7%over 10 years
3 November 2015
£185,000
+25.4%over 4 years
14 July 2011
£147,500
17 November 2006
£147,000
+65.2%over 4 years
23 November 2001
£89,000
+60.8%over 5 years
15 December 1995
£55,350

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 9WG: £225,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CO4 9WG

On the street

Versus other Hallcroft Chase homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Hallcroft Chase runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,273

Street avg £3,101

On par

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 60 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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3 bed

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3 bed1 bath

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3 bed2 bath

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3 bed2 bath

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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

0.2 km

Bilsdale Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 9WG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 9WG

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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