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Shrubland, Dedham Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7QA
This 269 square metre property in Ardleigh, Colchester, Colchester carries an energy performance rating of F, suggesting potential for energy improvements. It is heated by oil-fired central heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. Records show the property last changed hands for £285,000 back in 1998.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
8
Floor Area
269 m²
Council Tax
Band G
Property Features
Built Before 1900
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Apr 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
F
F24
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
21.7 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£862,000
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Transaction history
+72.7%(2y)
£285,000Latest
Oct 1998£165,000
Nov 1996Source: HM Land Registry
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Aug 1999
£130,000
House Price Index
Colchester+0.4%
95.3
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Dedham Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 3 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£1,061/£4,083 avg
LowerHigher
Lowest among similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
28 years/4 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than all similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
24 (F)/67 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Lowest among similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
269 m²/102 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than all similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
21.7 t/year/3.9 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lowest among similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Ardleigh, Colchester
This property is located in Ardleigh, a village in the Tendring district of Essex, situated roughly 4 miles (6 km) northeast of Colchester and 26 miles (42 km) northeast of Chelmsford.
Ardleigh is a village and civil parish in the Tendring district of Essex, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles (6 km) northeast from the centre of Colchester and 26 miles (42 km) northeast from the county town of Chelmsford. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 2,758. The locality is part of the CO 7 postal district, placing it within easy reach of Colchester’s amenities while retaining a rural character. Residents benefit from a close-knit community atmosphere typical of a village setting, with the convenience of nearby urban centres for shopping, employment and services. The area’s demographic profile suggests a stable, family-oriented environment, and its proximity to Colchester offers straightforward access to transport links and regional facilities.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
45.7dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
38.9dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
6 months of data for Colchester
Total Crimes
18
Monthly Avg
3
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual10(56%)
Drugs2(11%)
Burglary2(11%)
Other Theft1(6%)
Vehicle Crime1(6%)
Public Order1(6%)
Criminal Damage & Arson1(6%)
Recent Incidents
Drugs
Jan 2026On or near Bramley Close
Other Theft
Nov 2025On or near Church Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Merlin End
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Merlin End
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Merlin End
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Merlin End
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
2 within 3kmP
Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
380m
5 mins
P
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
2.9km
36 mins
Transport Links
24 within 3kmThe Lion
Bus Stop370m
4 mins
St Mary's Primary School
Bus Stop399m
5 mins
Glebe Corner
Bus Stop554m
7 mins
Home Farm Lane
Bus Stop931m
11 mins
The Wooden Fender
Bus Stop1.1km
13 mins
Rye Farm
Bus Stop1.7km
20 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Jon Ablewhite Chartered Surveyor
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26 points of interest nearby
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