What kind of home is 7 Francis Close, CO5 0BT?

7 Francis Close, CO5 0BT is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 7 Francis Close, CO5 0BT last change hands?

7 Francis Close, CO5 0BT last sold for £185,000 in January 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £220,000 in August 2008, so prices have been falling over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Francis Close, CO5 0BT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2008 and January 2011, 7 Francis Close, CO5 0BT fell from £220,000 to £185,000, a change of £35,000. That works out to roughly -7.1% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Francis Close, CO5 0BT have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Francis Close, CO5 0BT is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Francis Close, CO5 0BT?

7 Francis Close, CO5 0BT has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO5 0BT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Francis Close, CO5 0BT use?

The latest EPC at 7 Francis Close, CO5 0BT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Francis Close, CO5 0BT?

7 Francis Close, CO5 0BT is in council tax band C.

Which area is 7 Francis Close, CO5 0BT in?

7 Francis Close, CO5 0BT sits in Tiptree, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO5 postcode district in Essex.

Is 7 Francis Close, CO5 0BT in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Francis Close, CO5 0BT show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 7 Francis Close, CO5 0BT?

The closest primary school to 7 Francis Close, CO5 0BT is Tiptree Heath Primary School (343m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Thurstable School (1.4km).

What is the nearest station to 7 Francis Close, CO5 0BT?

The closest bus stop to 7 Francis Close, CO5 0BT is Spring Road, 34m away. In total there are 28 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Francis Close, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0BT

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Francis Close

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

7 Francis Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Tiptree, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 0BT). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

It hasn't traded since January 2011, a hold of 15 years that's notably long for the area. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2008–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at -7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £352,000 sits 90.3% above the 2011 sale of £185,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

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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.

7 Francis Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromE51toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Francis Close, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Francis Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications 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.

7 Francis Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£352,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -7.1% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£185,000

Growth on file: -7.1% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

7 January 2011Most recent
£185,000
-15.9%over 2 years
25 August 2008
£220,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO5 0BT: £330,000 (2024–2011).

Nearby sales in CO5 0BT

On the street

Versus other Francis Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 7 Francis Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,989

Street avg £2,710

Strongly below

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 101 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 6.4 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.

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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.

Full Colchester report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Spring Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Tiptree Heath Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO5 0BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO5 0BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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