What kind of home is 1 Byrons Yard, CO1 1BZ?

1 Byrons Yard, CO1 1BZ is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Byrons Yard, CO1 1BZ?

1 Byrons Yard, CO1 1BZ last sold for £130,000 in February 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Byrons Yard, CO1 1BZ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Byrons Yard, CO1 1BZ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Byrons Yard, CO1 1BZ?

1 Byrons Yard, CO1 1BZ has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO1 1BZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Byrons Yard, CO1 1BZ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Byrons Yard, CO1 1BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Byrons Yard, CO1 1BZ?

1 Byrons Yard, CO1 1BZ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Byrons Yard, CO1 1BZ in?

1 Byrons Yard, CO1 1BZ sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO1 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 1 Byrons Yard, CO1 1BZ?

Police records around 1 Byrons Yard, CO1 1BZ show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 59% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Byrons Yard, CO1 1BZ?

The closest primary school to 1 Byrons Yard, CO1 1BZ is North Primary School and Nursery (405m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Sixth Form College Colchester (155m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Byrons Yard, CO1 1BZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Byrons Yard, CO1 1BZ is Middleborough, 84m away. The nearest rail option is Colchester City Rail Station, 874m away.

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1 Byrons Yard, North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1BZ

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Byrons Yard

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

1 Byrons Yard is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO1 1BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in February 2010. Today's modelled estimate of £245,000 sits 88.5% above the 2010 sale of £130,000.

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
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Nov 2011

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Byrons Yard, North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Byrons Yard 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 Byrons Yard valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£245,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£130,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 February 2010Most recent
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO1 1BZ: £144,000 (2018–2006).

Nearby sales in CO1 1BZ

On the street

Versus other Byrons Yard homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1 Byrons Yard lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 74 (C)

On par

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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Comparables

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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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Middleborough — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Sixth Form College Colchester. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO1 1BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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