Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
Plowright House, Flat 7, St Peters Street, Colchester, CO1 1EN
Property type
End terrace
Floor 03
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
31 m²
334 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
About Plowright House
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
Plowright House is an end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO1 1EN). It has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (around 334 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 31 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across Plowright House (31–38 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Plowright House's carbon output is low for the local stock.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 12 July 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jun 2015from Mar 2009
Hot Water
Very GoodGood
Hot water efficiency decreased
Low Energy Lighting
100%20%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Jul 2026from Jun 2015
Heating Controls
FullThermostat
Heating controls changed
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
20%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against Plowright House, Flat 7, St Peters Street, Colchester, CO1 1EN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Plowright House 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.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Plowright House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£114,000
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 2 sales in CO1 1EN: £98,750 (2015–2010).
Versus other St Peters Street homes
Four headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On co₂ emissions, Plowright House stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
70 (C)
Street avg 73 (C)
Floor Area
31 m²
Street avg 34 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.0 t/year
Street avg 1.2 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
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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.
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. 39 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO1 1EN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.4dB
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