What was the last sold price for Oak Barn, Countess Cross, CO6 2HT?

Oak Barn, Countess Cross, CO6 2HT last sold for £1,300,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £375,000 in May 2021, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Oak Barn, Countess Cross, CO6 2HT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2021 and April 2024, Oak Barn, Countess Cross, CO6 2HT rose from £375,000 to £1,300,000, a change of £925,000. That works out to roughly +53.2% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Where is Oak Barn, Countess Cross, CO6 2HT located?

Oak Barn, Countess Cross, CO6 2HT sits in Colne Engaine, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO6 postcode district.

What is crime like near Oak Barn, Countess Cross, CO6 2HT?

Police records around Oak Barn, Countess Cross, CO6 2HT 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 Oak Barn, Countess Cross, CO6 2HT?

The closest primary school to Oak Barn, Countess Cross, CO6 2HT is Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School (1.4km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is Oak Barn, Countess Cross, CO6 2HT?

The closest bus stop to Oak Barn, Countess Cross, CO6 2HT is The Green, 1.6km away. In total there are 20 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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About Oak Barn

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Oak Barn is a property in Colne Engaine, Colchester, Colchester (CO6 2HT).

Across 2021–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 53.2% per year. Most recent transfer: April 2024 at £1,300,000.

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Risks

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Trends

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Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Oak Barn, Countess Cross, Colne Engaine, Colchester, CO6 2HT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oak Barn 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.

Latest sale on Oak Barn was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Last sold (2024)

£1,300,000

Growth on file: 53.2% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

16 April 2024Most recent
£1,300,000
+246.7%over 2 years
17 May 2021
£375,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO6 2HT: £399,995 (2025–2017).

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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

1.6 km

The Green — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.1dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CO6 2HT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

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