What kind of home is 9 Bijou Close, CO5 0DQ?

9 Bijou Close, CO5 0DQ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 9 Bijou Close, CO5 0DQ last change hands?

9 Bijou Close, CO5 0DQ last sold for £267,500 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £155,000 in April 2006, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 9 Bijou Close, CO5 0DQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2006 and February 2024, 9 Bijou Close, CO5 0DQ rose from £155,000 to £267,500, a change of £112,500. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Bijou Close, CO5 0DQ have?

The current EPC rating for 9 Bijou Close, CO5 0DQ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Bijou Close, CO5 0DQ?

9 Bijou Close, CO5 0DQ has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO5 0DQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Bijou Close, CO5 0DQ use?

The latest EPC at 9 Bijou Close, CO5 0DQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Bijou Close, CO5 0DQ?

9 Bijou Close, CO5 0DQ 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 9 Bijou Close, CO5 0DQ in?

9 Bijou Close, CO5 0DQ sits in Tiptree, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO5 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 9 Bijou Close, CO5 0DQ?

Police records around 9 Bijou Close, CO5 0DQ show an average of 92 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 9 Bijou Close, CO5 0DQ?

The closest primary school to 9 Bijou Close, CO5 0DQ is Milldene Primary School (172m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Thurstable School (306m).

What is the nearest station to 9 Bijou Close, CO5 0DQ?

The closest bus stop to 9 Bijou Close, CO5 0DQ is Underwoods Garage, 274m away. In total there are 28 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Bijou Close, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0DQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9 Bijou Close

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

9 Bijou Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Tiptree, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 0DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£350/sq ft) was about 59.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2024 for £267,500.

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
GarageDetached

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 October 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromD55toC70

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

19%69%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Bijou Close, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Bijou 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.

9 Bijou Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£280,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£267,500

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

23 February 2024Most recent
£267,500
+72.6%over 17 years
20 April 2006
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO5 0DQ: £262,500 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in CO5 0DQ

On the street

Versus other Bijou Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 9 Bijou Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,768

Street avg £3,377

Above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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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.

£283k

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£291k

1 Bijou Close, Tiptree

CO5 0DQ

2 bed

£386k

1 Blue Road, Tiptree

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2 bed2 bath

£197k

1 Brendon Court, Tiptree

CO5 0HD

2 bed

£143k

1 Bryanita Court, Church Road, Tiptree

CO5 0SU

2 bed

£309k

1 Almond Close, Tiptree

CO5 0NY

3 bed1 bath

£337k

1 Bassingham Crescent, Tiptree

CO5 0PY

3 bed

£352k

1 Brock Close, Tiptree

CO5 0FF

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

92/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Underwoods Garage — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Milldene Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO5 0DQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 9 Bijou Close, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0DQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.