Foundation House, Flat 5, 1 Long Wyre Street, Colchester, CO1 1AZ
About Foundation House
Foundation House is a mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO1 1AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft). At 43 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across Foundation House (43–80 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (69 versus a worst of 54). The latest certificate (February 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.
At 43 m² it sits well below the postcode median (80 m² across 4 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.
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Energy performance
Foundation House ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
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Planning history
Foundation House has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
25 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Foundation House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£168,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Versus other Long Wyre Street homes
On epc rating, Foundation House stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
69 (C)
Street avg 55 (D)
Floor Area
43 m²
Street avg 80 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
The George — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
St John's Green Primary School. 37 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.4dB