When did The Firs, Abbotts Lane, CO6 3QL last change hands?

The Firs, Abbotts Lane, CO6 3QL last sold for £482,000 in October 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has The Firs, Abbotts Lane, CO6 3QL had any planning applications?

The Firs, Abbotts Lane, CO6 3QL has council approval for an extension granted in August 2021 under ref. 211912. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for The Firs, Abbotts Lane, CO6 3QL?

The Firs, Abbotts Lane, CO6 3QL is in council tax band D.

Which area is The Firs, Abbotts Lane, CO6 3QL in?

The Firs, Abbotts Lane, CO6 3QL sits in Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO6 postcode district.

What is crime like near The Firs, Abbotts Lane, CO6 3QL?

Police records around The Firs, Abbotts Lane, CO6 3QL 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.

What schools are near The Firs, Abbotts Lane, CO6 3QL?

The closest primary school to The Firs, Abbotts Lane, CO6 3QL is Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham (1.3km), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stanway School (1.6km).

What transport links are near The Firs, Abbotts Lane, CO6 3QL?

The closest bus stop to The Firs, Abbotts Lane, CO6 3QL is Holiday Inn, 152m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Firs, Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3QL

1 planning record

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About The Firs

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The Firs is a property in Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Colchester (CO6 3QL). It has council tax band D.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2021. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in October 2017.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Firs, Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3QL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Aug 2021
ExtensionFull
In report
Single storey rear extension & single storey front extension & alterations
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
211912
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Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2017)

£482,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 October 2017Most recent
£482,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO6 3QL: £370,000 (2023–2018).

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Holiday Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham. 9 schools nearby.

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.6dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CO6 3QL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.0dB

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