3 Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TX is a freehold terraced property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 614 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £242,963 , which equates to approximately £396 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Mar 2016 for £176,700. Since then, the value has increased by £66,263, representing a 37.5% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £242,963 is:

  • 28.9% higher than the average property price on Bignell Croft
  • 29.7% higher than the average in the CO4 9TX postcode area
  • and 24.5% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 22 October 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
614 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£242,963
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£396
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

3 Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9TX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Oct 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 11 Nov 2015, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 25%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to excellent lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to CO4 9TX

9 th / 31
Price Rank
30% higher than average
7 th / 17
Size Rank
18% bigger than average
9 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 9TX , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 17 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£242,963
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+38 %
10 Mar 2016
£176,700
Leasehold
+32.4 %
22 Nov 2013
£133,500
Leasehold
+7.7 %
17 Feb 2005
£124,000
Leasehold
+103.3 %
19 Jan 2001
£61,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 11 Jan 2019
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £149,995
sale date: 22 Jun 2007
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 16 May 2024
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £237,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2024
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £197,500
sale date: 1 Mar 2019

Data Sources

The property at 3 Bignell Croft, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9TX appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Mar 2016. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Oct 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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