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4 sales on record
About 8 Constable Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
8 Constable Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in West Mersea, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 8RX). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2014) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Sale prices here have outpaced Colchester HPI: 5.5% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £323,000 sits 70.9% above the 2011 sale of £189,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£217/sq ft) was about 32.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 15 years ago, in September 2011. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
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
- Bedrooms3
- StudyYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Garage
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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Jul 2024
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
8 Constable Close saw 4 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£323,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 9 years.
Last sold (2011)
£189,000
Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 9 years.
Sales timeline
Versus other Constable Close homes
Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On co₂ emissions, 8 Constable Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,333
Street avg £2,381
Floor Area
81 m²
Street avg 83 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 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
0.1 km
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO5 8RX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.1dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 23 points of interest in total.
Beautiful places to visit nearby
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