What type of property is 8 Avocet Close, CO5 9PD?

8 Avocet Close, CO5 9PD is a 5-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Avocet Close, CO5 9PD last change hands?

8 Avocet Close, CO5 9PD last sold for £497,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £336,000 in October 2006, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Avocet Close, CO5 9PD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2006 and May 2024, 8 Avocet Close, CO5 9PD rose from £336,000 to £497,000, a change of £161,000. That works out to roughly +2.2% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Avocet Close, CO5 9PD?

The current EPC rating for 8 Avocet Close, CO5 9PD is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in March 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Avocet Close, CO5 9PD?

8 Avocet Close, CO5 9PD has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (1,378 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 30% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO5 9PD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Avocet Close, CO5 9PD heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Avocet Close, CO5 9PD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Avocet Close, CO5 9PD?

8 Avocet Close, CO5 9PD is in council tax band E.

Where is 8 Avocet Close, CO5 9PD located?

8 Avocet Close, CO5 9PD sits in Kelvedon, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO5 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 8 Avocet Close, CO5 9PD?

Police records around 8 Avocet Close, CO5 9PD 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 8 Avocet Close, CO5 9PD?

The closest primary school to 8 Avocet Close, CO5 9PD is Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy (248m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 8 Avocet Close, CO5 9PD?

The closest bus stop to 8 Avocet Close, CO5 9PD is The Railway Tavern, 351m away. The nearest rail option is Kelvedon Rail Station, 533m away.

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8 Avocet Close, Kelvedon, Colchester, CO5 9PD

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

128 m²

1378 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Avocet Close

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

8 Avocet Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Kelvedon, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 9PD). It has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (around 1378 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 128 m² it's 28.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (100 m² median across 8 EPCs). Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£361/sq ft) was about 35.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £497,000.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Avocet Close, Kelvedon, Colchester, CO5 9PD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 Avocet Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£545,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£497,000

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

28 May 2024Most recent
£497,000
+47.9%over 17 years
10 October 2006
£336,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO5 9PD: £438,000 (2022–2016).

Nearby sales in CO5 9PD

On the street

Versus other Avocet Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 Avocet Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,883

Street avg £3,173

On par

Floor Area

128 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly below

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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

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 Railway Tavern — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 9PD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO5 9PD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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