What kind of home is 8b, North Hill, CO1 1DZ?

8b, North Hill, CO1 1DZ is a mid-terrace house.

What did 8b, North Hill, CO1 1DZ sell for?

8b, North Hill, CO1 1DZ last sold for £170,000 in February 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £55,000 in July 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8b, North Hill, CO1 1DZ appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between July 2001 and February 2020, 8b, North Hill, CO1 1DZ rose from £55,000 to £170,000, a change of £115,000. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8b, North Hill, CO1 1DZ?

The current EPC rating for 8b, North Hill, CO1 1DZ is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8b, North Hill, CO1 1DZ?

8b, North Hill, CO1 1DZ has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft). That makes it about 105% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO1 1DZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8b, North Hill, CO1 1DZ use?

The latest EPC at 8b, North Hill, CO1 1DZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8b, North Hill, CO1 1DZ?

8b, North Hill, CO1 1DZ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 8b, North Hill, CO1 1DZ in?

8b, North Hill, CO1 1DZ sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO1 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 8b, North Hill, CO1 1DZ?

Police records around 8b, North Hill, CO1 1DZ 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 8b, North Hill, CO1 1DZ?

The closest primary school to 8b, North Hill, CO1 1DZ is North Primary School and Nursery (543m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Sixth Form College Colchester (135m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8b, North Hill, CO1 1DZ?

The closest bus stop to 8b, North Hill, CO1 1DZ is High Street, 194m away. The nearest rail option is Colchester City Rail Station, 737m away.

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8b, North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1DZ

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8b

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

8b is a mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO1 1DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.

At 86 m² the property is well over the postcode median (41 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Sold February 2020 for £170,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2001–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £232,000 is 36.5% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£184/sq ft) was about 151.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromE43toD58

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8b, North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1DZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8b 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2001.

Current estimate

£232,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£170,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

3 February 2020Most recent
£170,000
-11.0%over 3 years
23 December 2016
£191,000
+66.1%over 2 years
24 March 2014
£115,000
-30.3%over 9 years
18 April 2004
£165,000
+200.0%over 2 years
5 July 2001
£55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO1 1DZ: £230,000 (2023–2016).

Nearby sales in CO1 1DZ

On the street

Versus other North Hill homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 8b runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

58 (D)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

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Comparables

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

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Flat

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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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

High Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

The Sixth Form College Colchester. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO1 1DZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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