What type of property is 8 Broad Oaks, CO6 4UJ?

8 Broad Oaks, CO6 4UJ is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Broad Oaks, CO6 4UJ last change hands?

8 Broad Oaks, CO6 4UJ last sold for £452,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £135,000 in December 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Broad Oaks, CO6 4UJ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 1999 and September 2024, 8 Broad Oaks, CO6 4UJ rose from £135,000 to £452,000, a change of £317,000. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Broad Oaks, CO6 4UJ have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Broad Oaks, CO6 4UJ is E with a score of 46 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. It has dropped from a D recorded in September 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Broad Oaks, CO6 4UJ?

8 Broad Oaks, CO6 4UJ has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (1,464 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO6 4UJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Broad Oaks, CO6 4UJ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Broad Oaks, CO6 4UJ records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Broad Oaks, CO6 4UJ?

8 Broad Oaks, CO6 4UJ is in council tax band E.

Where is 8 Broad Oaks, CO6 4UJ located?

8 Broad Oaks, CO6 4UJ sits in Leavenheath, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO6 postcode district in Suffolk.

Is 8 Broad Oaks, CO6 4UJ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Broad Oaks, CO6 4UJ 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 Broad Oaks, CO6 4UJ?

The closest primary school to 8 Broad Oaks, CO6 4UJ is Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (2.9km).

What transport links are near 8 Broad Oaks, CO6 4UJ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Broad Oaks, CO6 4UJ is Hare and Hounds, 151m away. In total there are 15 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Broad Oaks, Leavenheath, Colchester, CO6 4UJ

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

136 m²

1464 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 46

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Broad Oaks

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

8 Broad Oaks is a four-bedroom detached house in Leavenheath, Colchester, Colchester (CO6 4UJ). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (September 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1999–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£309/sq ft) was about 23% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2024 for £452,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

8 Broad Oaks's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

E46

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromD63toE46

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Broad Oaks, Leavenheath, Colchester, CO6 4UJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Broad Oaks 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.

8 Broad Oaks has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£468,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£452,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

26 September 2024Most recent
£452,000
+88.3%over 12 years
28 November 2011
£240,000
+77.8%over 11 years
20 December 1999
£135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO6 4UJ: £437,000 (2024–2016).

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On the street

Versus other Broad Oaks homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Broad Oaks is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,324

Street avg £3,033

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Floor Area

136 m²

Street avg 156 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

8.4 t/year

Street avg 8.1 t/year

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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.

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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

0.2 km

Hare and Hounds — bus stop.

Closest school

2.9 km

Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO6 4UJ 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 4UJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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