What type of property is 4 Avocet Close, CO5 8DQ?

4 Avocet Close, CO5 8DQ is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 4 Avocet Close, CO5 8DQ last change hands?

4 Avocet Close, CO5 8DQ last sold for £315,000 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £250,000 in November 2014, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Avocet Close, CO5 8DQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2014 and September 2019, 4 Avocet Close, CO5 8DQ rose from £250,000 to £315,000, a change of £65,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Avocet Close, CO5 8DQ have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Avocet Close, CO5 8DQ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Avocet Close, CO5 8DQ?

4 Avocet Close, CO5 8DQ has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO5 8DQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Avocet Close, CO5 8DQ heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Avocet Close, CO5 8DQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Avocet Close, CO5 8DQ?

4 Avocet Close, CO5 8DQ is in council tax band D.

Where is 4 Avocet Close, CO5 8DQ located?

4 Avocet Close, CO5 8DQ sits in West Mersea, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO5 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 4 Avocet Close, CO5 8DQ?

Police records around 4 Avocet Close, CO5 8DQ 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 4 Avocet Close, CO5 8DQ?

The closest primary school to 4 Avocet Close, CO5 8DQ is Mersea Island School (470m).

How well connected is 4 Avocet Close, CO5 8DQ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Avocet Close, CO5 8DQ is The Fountain, 75m away. In total there are 21 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Avocet Close, East Road, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8DQ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Avocet Close

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

4 Avocet Close is a two-bedroom detached house in West Mersea, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 8DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, 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 85).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2014–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £373,000 is 18.4% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£412/sq ft) was about 300.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2019 for £315,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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.

4 Avocet Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromE49toC69

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Avocet Close, East Road, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Avocet Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

Latest sale on 4 Avocet Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£373,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£315,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

8 September 2019Most recent
£315,000
+26.0%over 4 years
14 November 2014
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO5 8DQ: £87,000 (2016–1996).

Nearby sales in CO5 8DQ

On the street

Versus other Avocet Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 4 Avocet Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,437

Street avg £2,386

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

0.1 km

The Fountain — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Mersea Island School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO5 8DQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO5 8DQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

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 4 Avocet Close, East Road, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8DQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.