What kind of home is 2 Gala Close, CO6 4FN?

2 Gala Close, CO6 4FN is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Gala Close, CO6 4FN last change hands?

2 Gala Close, CO6 4FN last sold for £470,000 in November 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £375,000 in March 2013, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Gala Close, CO6 4FN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2013 and November 2016, 2 Gala Close, CO6 4FN rose from £375,000 to £470,000, a change of £95,000. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Gala Close, CO6 4FN?

The current EPC rating for 2 Gala Close, CO6 4FN is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in March 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Gala Close, CO6 4FN?

2 Gala Close, CO6 4FN has a recorded floor area of 151 m² (1,625 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Gala Close, CO6 4FN use?

The latest EPC at 2 Gala Close, CO6 4FN records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Gala Close, CO6 4FN?

2 Gala Close, CO6 4FN is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 2 Gala Close, CO6 4FN in?

2 Gala Close, CO6 4FN sits in Great Horkesley, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO6 postcode district in Essex.

Is 2 Gala Close, CO6 4FN in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Gala Close, CO6 4FN 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 is the nearest station to 2 Gala Close, CO6 4FN?

The closest bus stop to 2 Gala Close, CO6 4FN is Ramparts Close, 258m away. The nearest bus option is Colchester North Park-and-Ride, 1.8km away.

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2 Gala Close, Great Horkesley, Colchester, CO6 4FN

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

151 m²

1625 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Gala Close

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

2 Gala Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Great Horkesley, Colchester, Colchester (CO6 4FN). It has a recorded floor area of 151 m² (around 1625 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Main heating runs on oil.

Across 2013–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £572,000 is 21.7% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£289/sq ft) was about 29% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (November 2016).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Gala Close, Great Horkesley, Colchester, CO6 4FN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Gala Close has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£572,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£470,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

4 November 2016Most recent
£470,000
+25.3%over 3 years
28 March 2013
£375,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO6 4FN: £462,500 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in CO6 4FN

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On the street

Versus other Gala Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Gala Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,113

Street avg £2,641

Strongly above

Floor Area

151 m²

Street avg 165 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par

Years Held

10 years

Street avg 10 years

Below

Comparables

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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.

Full Colchester report

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

0.3 km

Ramparts Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO6 4FN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO6 4FN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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