What kind of home is 5 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG?

5 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG is a mid-terrace house.

What did 5 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG sell for?

5 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG last sold for £183,500 in October 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £44,995 in May 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG changed over time?

Across 3 sales between May 1998 and October 2016, 5 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG rose from £44,995 to £183,500, a change of £138,505. That works out to roughly +8% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG?

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

What heating system does 5 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG use?

The latest EPC at 5 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG?

5 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG 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 5 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG in?

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

What is crime like near 5 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG?

Police records around 5 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 5 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG?

The closest primary school to 5 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.

How well connected is 5 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG?

The closest bus stop to 5 Hallcroft Chase, CO4 9WG is Bilsdale Close, 167m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Hallcroft Chase, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9WG

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 5 Hallcroft Chase

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

5 Hallcroft Chase is a mid-terrace 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 B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in February 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1998–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £238,000 is 29.7% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£310/sq ft) was about 94.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (October 2016).

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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 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Feb 2016

EPC improved fromD65toC74

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Hallcroft Chase, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9WG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

Price for 5 Hallcroft Chase has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£238,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.0% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£183,500

Growth on file: 8.0% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

6 October 2016Most recent
£183,500
+178.0%over 16 years
29 August 2000
£66,000
+46.7%over 2 years
28 May 1998
£44,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 9WG: £185,000 (2026–2023).

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 5 Hallcroft Chase runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,336

Street avg £3,098

Above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 60 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.6 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.

£246k

1 Berkley Close, Highwoods

CO4 9RZ

£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

£295k

1 Caracalla Way

CO4 9XZ

£296k

1 Carus Crescent, Highwoods

CO4 9FU

3 bed

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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Common questions

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