What kind of home is 3 Carriers Close, CO5 8NY?

3 Carriers Close, CO5 8NY is a 4-bedroom detached house, which has been extended and listed for its heritage value.

When did 3 Carriers Close, CO5 8NY last change hands?

3 Carriers Close, CO5 8NY last sold for £455,000 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £250,000 in July 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Carriers Close, CO5 8NY appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between July 2006 and September 2019, 3 Carriers Close, CO5 8NY rose from £250,000 to £455,000, a change of £205,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Carriers Close, CO5 8NY?

The current EPC rating for 3 Carriers Close, CO5 8NY is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in January 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2008 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Carriers Close, CO5 8NY?

3 Carriers Close, CO5 8NY has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (1,130 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Carriers Close, CO5 8NY use?

The latest EPC at 3 Carriers Close, CO5 8NY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 3 Carriers Close, CO5 8NY?

3 Carriers Close, CO5 8NY has 2 approved extension applications on file including two-storey extension and front extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Carriers Close, CO5 8NY?

3 Carriers Close, CO5 8NY is in council tax band D.

Which area is 3 Carriers Close, CO5 8NY in?

3 Carriers Close, CO5 8NY sits in West Mersea, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO5 postcode district in Essex.

Is 3 Carriers Close, CO5 8NY in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Carriers Close, CO5 8NY 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.

What schools are near 3 Carriers Close, CO5 8NY?

The closest primary school to 3 Carriers Close, CO5 8NY is Mersea Island School (1.3km).

How well connected is 3 Carriers Close, CO5 8NY?

The closest bus stop to 3 Carriers Close, CO5 8NY is Tesco, 860m away. In total there are 21 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Carriers Close, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8NY

Listed buildingNotable views4 sales on record4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

105 m²

1130 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Carriers Close

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

3 Carriers Close is a four-bedroom detached house in West Mersea, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 8NY). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. It is a listed building, which means external alterations are tightly controlled but it may qualify for heritage tax reliefs. Other recorded features include notable views. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The latest certificate (January 2018) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 105), a 2-band jump.

Last sale on file: £455,000 in September 2019. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include new windows, an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2006–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £555,000 is 22% above the 2019 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Notable viewsYes

Building

Listed buildingYes
Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2018

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2018from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromF35toC75

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CListed buildingExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Low flood risk

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Carriers Close, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8NY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Carriers Close has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

4 applications on record at 3 Carriers Close, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8NY

4decisions2extensions38documents1nearby

Flagged:Retrospective

Jul 2014
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Front of property
Erection of front porch extension and creation of first floor balcony
Extension
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
144998
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ConditionsNov 2017Decision
FullJul 2017Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£555,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£455,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

15 September 2019Most recent
£455,000
+18.2%over 2 years
20 October 2016
£385,000
+32.8%over 6 years
12 July 2010
£290,000
+16.0%over 3 years
27 July 2006
£250,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in CO5 8NY: £376,250 (2016–2007).

Nearby sales in CO5 8NY

2 Carriers Close, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8NY
Sold Oct 2016
£390,000

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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

0.9 km

Tesco — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 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 8NY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO5 8NY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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