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About 3 Abberton Grange
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
3 Abberton Grange is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Abberton, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 7NL). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. At 64 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in 3 Abberton Grange, where floor areas span 62–77 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (January 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.
Held since February 2009 — that's 17 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £200,000 is 40.9% above the 2009 sale price.
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
- Bathrooms2
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
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)
Apr 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£200,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2009)
£141,995
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
Versus other Layer Road homes
Four headline reads against 30 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
3 Abberton Grange outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,219
Street avg £2,312
Floor Area
64 m²
Street avg 64 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor 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.
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
1.2 km
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO5 7NL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
42.4dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 33 points of interest in total.
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Common questions
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