1c Papillon House, Balkerne Gardens, Colchester, CO1 1PR
About 1c Papillon House
1c Papillon House is a semi-detached house in Colchester (CO1 1PR). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 53 m² this is the 15th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 46–53 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (January 2016) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). The latest certificate is from January 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 81% of similar EPCs).
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Energy performance
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 Jan 2026
EPC Rating
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Planning history
1c Papillon 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
1c Papillon House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£157,000
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 Balkerne Gardens homes
1c Papillon House is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.
EPC Rating
60 (D)
Street avg 76 (C)
Floor Area
53 m²
Street avg 44 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 1.4 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
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Head Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
The Sixth Form College Colchester. 33 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
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.3dB