What did 7 Bittern Close, CO5 9PQ sell for?

7 Bittern Close, CO5 9PQ last sold for £215,000 in December 2002, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £120,995 in December 1997, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Bittern Close, CO5 9PQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 1997 and December 2002, 7 Bittern Close, CO5 9PQ rose from £120,995 to £215,000, a change of £94,005. That works out to roughly +12.3% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 7 Bittern Close, CO5 9PQ?

7 Bittern Close, CO5 9PQ is in council tax band E.

Where is 7 Bittern Close, CO5 9PQ located?

7 Bittern Close, CO5 9PQ sits in Kelvedon, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 7 Bittern Close, CO5 9PQ?

Police records around 7 Bittern Close, CO5 9PQ 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 7 Bittern Close, CO5 9PQ?

The closest primary school to 7 Bittern Close, CO5 9PQ is Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy (305m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 7 Bittern Close, CO5 9PQ?

The closest bus stop to 7 Bittern Close, CO5 9PQ is The Railway Tavern, 257m away. The nearest rail option is Kelvedon Rail Station, 457m away.

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7 Bittern Close, Kelvedon, Colchester, CO5 9PQ

Council tax

Band E

Overview

About 7 Bittern Close

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

7 Bittern Close is a property in Kelvedon, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 9PQ). It has council tax band E.

Held since December 2002 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1997–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.3% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Bittern Close, Kelvedon, Colchester, CO5 9PQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Bittern Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Last sold (2002)

£215,000

Growth on file: 12.3% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

13 December 2002Most recent
£215,000
+77.7%over 4 years
22 December 1997
£120,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO5 9PQ: £495,000 (2025–2019).

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Area

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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

0.3 km

The Railway Tavern — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CO5 9PQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.4dB

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