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 13 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 C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2013. 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 71 m² (764 sq ft). That makes it about 11% 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.

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

Police records around 3 Carolina Way, CO5 0DW 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.

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

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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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 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1999–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £261,000 sits 64.2% above the 2013 sale of £159,000. Last sold in December 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. At 71 m² it's 16.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (85 m² median across 25 EPCs).

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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 3)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromD66toE51

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Jul 2026from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromE51toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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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.

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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

£261,000

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: £350,000 (2026–2025).

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.

Price per m² for 3 Carolina Way lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,239

Street avg £3,622

Strongly below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 3.6 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.

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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

92/mo

Falling 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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