What kind of home is 3 Dunlin Court, CO5 9LU?

3 Dunlin Court, CO5 9LU is a 4-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 3 Dunlin Court, CO5 9LU last change hands?

3 Dunlin Court, CO5 9LU last sold for £495,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £270,000 in October 2012, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Dunlin Court, CO5 9LU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2012 and October 2024, 3 Dunlin Court, CO5 9LU rose from £270,000 to £495,000, a change of £225,000. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Dunlin Court, CO5 9LU?

The current EPC rating for 3 Dunlin Court, CO5 9LU is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Dunlin Court, CO5 9LU?

3 Dunlin Court, CO5 9LU has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO5 9LU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Dunlin Court, CO5 9LU use?

The latest EPC at 3 Dunlin Court, CO5 9LU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Dunlin Court, CO5 9LU?

3 Dunlin Court, CO5 9LU is in council tax band D.

Which area is 3 Dunlin Court, CO5 9LU in?

3 Dunlin Court, CO5 9LU sits in Kelvedon, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO5 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 3 Dunlin Court, CO5 9LU?

Police records around 3 Dunlin Court, CO5 9LU 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 Dunlin Court, CO5 9LU?

The closest primary school to 3 Dunlin Court, CO5 9LU is Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy (256m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 3 Dunlin Court, CO5 9LU?

The closest bus stop to 3 Dunlin Court, CO5 9LU is The Institute, 360m away. The nearest rail option is Kelvedon Rail Station, 715m away.

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3 Dunlin Court, Kelvedon, Colchester, CO5 9LU

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Dunlin Court

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

3 Dunlin Court is a four-bedroom detached house in Kelvedon, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 9LU). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in January 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 2012–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£426/sq ft) was about 74% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £495,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Corner plotYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Jan 2012

EPC improved fromD58toC69

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

21%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Dunlin Court, Kelvedon, Colchester, CO5 9LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Dunlin Court 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.

3 Dunlin Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£478,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£495,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

22 October 2024Most recent
£495,000
+83.3%over 12 years
21 October 2012
£270,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO5 9LU: £470,000 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in CO5 9LU

On the street

Versus other Dunlin Court homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 3 Dunlin Court stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,583

Street avg £2,964

Strongly above

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

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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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£548k

1 Coggeshall Hall Cottages, Coggeshall Road, Kelvedon

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3 bed2 bath

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

The Institute — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO5 9LU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO5 9LU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.7dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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