What kind of home is Parsley House, Flat 2, Balkerne Gardens, CO1 1PR?

Parsley House, Flat 2, Balkerne Gardens, CO1 1PR is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for Parsley House, Flat 2, Balkerne Gardens, CO1 1PR?

The current EPC rating for Parsley House, Flat 2, Balkerne Gardens, CO1 1PR is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Parsley House, Flat 2, Balkerne Gardens, CO1 1PR?

Parsley House, Flat 2, Balkerne Gardens, CO1 1PR has a recorded floor area of 29 m² (312 sq ft). That makes it about 38% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO1 1PR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Parsley House, Flat 2, Balkerne Gardens, CO1 1PR use?

The latest EPC at Parsley House, Flat 2, Balkerne Gardens, CO1 1PR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Parsley House, Flat 2, Balkerne Gardens, CO1 1PR?

Parsley House, Flat 2, Balkerne Gardens, CO1 1PR is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Parsley House, Flat 2, Balkerne Gardens, CO1 1PR in?

Parsley House, Flat 2, Balkerne Gardens, CO1 1PR sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO1 postcode district in Essex.

Is Parsley House, Flat 2, Balkerne Gardens, CO1 1PR in a safe area?

Police records around Parsley House, Flat 2, Balkerne Gardens, CO1 1PR 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 Parsley House, Flat 2, Balkerne Gardens, CO1 1PR?

The closest primary school to Parsley House, Flat 2, Balkerne Gardens, CO1 1PR is St John's Green Primary School (520m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Sixth Form College Colchester (86m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Parsley House, Flat 2, Balkerne Gardens, CO1 1PR?

The closest bus stop to Parsley House, Flat 2, Balkerne Gardens, CO1 1PR is Head Street, 249m away. The nearest rail option is Colchester City Rail Station, 796m away.

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Parsley House, Flat 2, Balkerne Gardens, Colchester, CO1 1PR

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

29 m²

312 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Parsley House

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

Parsley House is a semi-detached house in Colchester (CO1 1PR). It has a recorded floor area of 29 m² (around 312 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since May 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 29 m² it sits well below the postcode median (48 m² across 68 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

Parsley House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from May 2012

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2026from Dec 2023

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

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Planning

Planning history

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

Parsley House has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£136,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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.

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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

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.

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· 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

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80 dB

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