What type of property is 3 Carolina Way, CO5 0DW?

3 Carolina Way, CO5 0DW is a mid-terrace house.

When did 3 Carolina Way, CO5 0DW last change hands?

3 Carolina Way, CO5 0DW last sold for £159,000 in December 2013, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £57,000 in February 1999, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Carolina Way, CO5 0DW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 1999 and December 2013, 3 Carolina Way, CO5 0DW rose from £57,000 to £159,000, a change of £102,000. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Carolina Way, CO5 0DW have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Carolina Way, CO5 0DW is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in September 2014. It has dropped from a D recorded in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Carolina Way, CO5 0DW?

3 Carolina Way, CO5 0DW has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO5 0DW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Carolina Way, CO5 0DW heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Carolina Way, CO5 0DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Carolina Way, CO5 0DW?

3 Carolina Way, CO5 0DW 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.

Where is 3 Carolina Way, CO5 0DW located?

3 Carolina Way, CO5 0DW sits in Tiptree, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO5 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 3 Carolina Way, CO5 0DW?

Police records around 3 Carolina Way, CO5 0DW 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.

Which schools serve 3 Carolina Way, CO5 0DW?

The closest primary school to 3 Carolina Way, CO5 0DW is Milldene Primary School (299m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Thurstable School (558m).

What is the nearest station to 3 Carolina Way, CO5 0DW?

The closest bus stop to 3 Carolina Way, CO5 0DW is Duck Pond, 227m away. In total there are 28 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Carolina Way, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0DW

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Carolina Way

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

3 Carolina Way is a mid-terrace house in Tiptree, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 0DW). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2014) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (August 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1999–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £258,000 sits 62.3% above the 2013 sale of £159,000. At 67 m² it's 21.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (85 m² median across 25 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs). Last sold in December 2013, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 Sept 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2014

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Carolina Way, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Carolina Way 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.

3 Carolina Way has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£258,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£159,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

20 December 2013Most recent
£159,000
+178.9%over 14 years
12 February 1999
£57,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO5 0DW: £306,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in CO5 0DW

On the street

Versus other Carolina Way homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 3 Carolina Way lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,373

Street avg £3,382

Strongly below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Below

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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

0.2 km

Duck Pond — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 0DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO5 0DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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