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5 Rowan Place, Colchester, CO1 1AJ

Property type
End terrace
Floor 1st
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
52 m²
560 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 5 Rowan Place

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

5 Rowan Place is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO1 1AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (January 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity. At 52 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 34 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 44–165 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 34 units on file.

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in July 2002. Today's modelled estimate of £170,000 sits 54.3% above the 2002 sale of £110,200. At 52 m² it sits well below the postcode median (102 m² across 33 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Rowan Place

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Jan 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 January 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2019from Jan 2009
EPC improved fromB81toC79
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
30%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Rowan Place, Colchester, CO1 1AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Rowan Place has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

24 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 5 Rowan Place was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£170,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£110,200

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 July 2002Most recent

    £110,200

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO1 1AJ: £340,000 (2026–2024).

On the street

Versus other Rowan Place homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 5 Rowan Place stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,119

Street avg £2,399

Below

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Rowan Place

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£170k

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1 Imperial Court, Clarendon Way

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2 bed1 bath
£194k

1 Bakers Court, North Station Road

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2 bed1 bath
£210k

1 Causton Road

CO1 1RR

2 bed1 bath
£237k

1 Byrons Yard, North Hill

CO1 1BZ

2 bed2 bath
£258k

1 Greens Yard

CO1 1QP

2 bed1 bath
£272k

1 Essex Hall Road

CO1 1ZP

2 bed1 bath
£281k

1 Greyfriars Court, Castle Road

CO1 1TL

2 bed2 bath
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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

279/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Railway Station Layby — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

North Primary School and Nursery. 31 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO1 1AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO1 1AJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO1 1AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Rowan Place, Colchester, CO1 1AJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.