19 Shortcut Road, Colchester, CO1 1EL
About 19 Shortcut Road
19 Shortcut Road is a mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO1 1EL). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 50 m² this is the 4th smallest of 9 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 43–89 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (61 versus a best of 76). The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs).
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 12 July 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
19 Shortcut Road has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
24 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
19 Shortcut Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£132,000
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.
Median price across the last 4 sales in CO1 1EL: £199,000 (2021–2004).
Versus other Shortcut Road homes
On epc rating, 19 Shortcut Road runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
61 (D)
Street avg 71 (C)
Floor Area
50 m²
Street avg 50 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 1.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Middleborough — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
The Sixth Form College Colchester. 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
41.9dB