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4 Aldeburgh Gardens, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9XR

4 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
56 m²
603 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 4 Aldeburgh Gardens

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

4 Aldeburgh Gardens is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9XR). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

10 years since the last transfer (September 2016). Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1997–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £228,000 is 31% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£289/sq ft) was about 22.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Heating systemGas
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2016from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromC72toD68
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Jun 2026from May 2016
EPC improved fromD68toC71
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Aldeburgh Gardens, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9XR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Aldeburgh Gardens has no planning applications on record.

1

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 1997.

Current estimate

£228,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 19 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£174,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 September 2016Most recent

    £174,000

    +58.2%over 11 years

  2. 29 September 2004

    £109,995

    +94.7%over 5 years

  3. 25 May 1999

    £56,500

    +22.8%over 1 year

  4. 19 August 1997

    £46,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 9XR: £270,000 (2026–2025).

On the street

Versus other Aldeburgh Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Aldeburgh Gardens is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£3,107

Street avg £3,335

On par

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Aldeburgh Gardens

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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
£276k

1 Bilsdale Close, Highwoods

CO4 9RF

3 bed1 bath
£180k

1 Bignell Croft, Highwoods

CO4 9TX

1 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

Spindle Wood — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Highwoods Community Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 9XR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Aldeburgh Gardens, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9XR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.