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About 4 Lapwing Drive
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
4 Lapwing Drive is a detached house in Kelvedon, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 9PS). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2014) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The latest certificate is from March 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Sale prices here have outpaced Colchester HPI: 13.9% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £373,000 sits 69.5% above the 2012 sale of £220,000. 14 years since the last transfer (June 2012).
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
4 Lapwing Drive's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Mar 2024
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sale price has at least doubled since 2004.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£373,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.9% per year over 8 years.
Last sold (2012)
£220,000
Growth on file: 13.9% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
Versus other Lapwing Drive homes
Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On price per m², 4 Lapwing Drive runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,200
Street avg £3,656
Floor Area
100 m²
Street avg 105 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 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.
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.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO5 9PS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.3dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 27 points of interest in total.
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