When did 8 High Croft, CO6 2HE last change hands?

8 High Croft, CO6 2HE last sold for £485,000 in June 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £124,000 in July 1996, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 High Croft, CO6 2HE?

Across 2 sales between July 1996 and June 2006, 8 High Croft, CO6 2HE rose from £124,000 to £485,000, a change of £361,000. That works out to roughly +14.7% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 8 High Croft, CO6 2HE?

8 High Croft, CO6 2HE is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 8 High Croft, CO6 2HE located?

8 High Croft, CO6 2HE sits in Colne Engaine, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO6 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 High Croft, CO6 2HE?

Police records around 8 High Croft, CO6 2HE show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 63% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 High Croft, CO6 2HE?

The closest primary school to 8 High Croft, CO6 2HE is Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School (294m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 8 High Croft, CO6 2HE?

The closest bus stop to 8 High Croft, CO6 2HE is The Green, 101m away. In total there are 21 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 High Croft, Colne Engaine, Colchester, CO6 2HE

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Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 8 High Croft

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8 High Croft is a four-bedroom property in Colne Engaine, Colchester, Colchester (CO6 2HE). It has council tax band F.

It hasn't traded since June 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.7% per year.

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Inside

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 High Croft, Colne Engaine, Colchester, CO6 2HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 High Croft has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Latest sale on 8 High Croft was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Last sold (2006)

£485,000

Growth on file: 14.7% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

29 June 2006Most recent
£485,000
+291.1%over 9 years
25 July 1996
£124,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO6 2HE: £210,000 (2007–1995).

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Area

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Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Green — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.6dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CO6 2HE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.5dB

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