3 Colenso Avenue, Holland Street, Hull, HU9 2JL
About 3 Colenso Avenue
3 Colenso Avenue is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Hull (HU9 2JL). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
It hasn't traded since May 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2002–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 45.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £100,000 sits 127.5% above the 2005 sale of £43,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£79/sq ft) was about 43.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- Heating systemElectric
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
3 Colenso Avenue sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Feb 2024
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Expired on 17 February 2024
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £795 · Includes VAT
Planning history
3 Colenso Avenue has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.
£100,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 45.6% per year over 2 years.
£43,950
Growth on file: 45.6% per year over 2 years.
Sales timeline
5 May 2005Most recent
£43,950
+151.1%over 2 years22 November 2002
£17,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in HU9 2JL: £53,000 (2024–2017).
Nearby sales in HU9 2JL
12 Colenso Avenue, Holland Street, Hull, HU9 2JL
Sold Mar 2024
£67,50014 Colenso Avenue, Holland Street, Hull, HU9 2JL
Sold Jan 2022
£58,00013 Colenso Avenue, Holland Street, Hull, HU9 2JL
Sold Nov 2018
£52,50011 Colenso Avenue, Holland Street, Hull, HU9 2JL
Sold Jul 2018
£52,0002 Colenso Avenue, Holland Street, Hull, HU9 2JL
Sold Oct 2016
£35,500
Versus other Colenso Avenue homes
On years held, 3 Colenso Avenue stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£845
Street avg £921
Floor Area
52 m²
Street avg 55 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.1 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
414/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Sherburn Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Estcourt Primary Academy. 27 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.8dB







