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2a Papillon House, Balkerne Gardens, Colchester, CO1 1PR

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
49 m²
527 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 2a Papillon House

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

2a Papillon House is a mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO1 1PR). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 49 m² this is the 8th 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 top. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

2a Papillon House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 9)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
0.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2009from Oct 2008
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
20%43%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2010from Apr 2009
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

May 2012from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromD64toC70
Main Fuel
GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Community

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
60%40%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

May 2016from May 2012
EPC improved fromC70toD66
Main Fuel
CommunityGas

Fuel source changed

Hot Water
CommunityMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows
SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
40%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2023from Oct 2020
EPC improved fromD60toC76
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Dec 2023from Dec 2023
Main Fuel
GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Feb 2026from Dec 2023
Main Fuel
CommunityGas

Fuel source changed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a Papillon House, Balkerne Gardens, Colchester, CO1 1PR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a Papillon House has no planning applications on record.

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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.

2a Papillon House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£143,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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.

On the street

Versus other Balkerne Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 68 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 2a Papillon House stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

77 (C)

Street avg 76 (C)

On par

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 44 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2a Papillon House

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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£199k

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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

0.2 km

Head Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

The Sixth Form College Colchester. 33 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO1 1PR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2a Papillon House, Balkerne Gardens, Colchester, CO1 1PR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.