What type of property is 21 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS?

21 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 21 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS last change hands?

21 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS last sold for £152,000 in December 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £99,950 in June 2002, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 21 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2002 and December 2013, 21 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS rose from £99,950 to £152,000, a change of £52,050. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 21 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS have?

The current EPC rating for 21 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in December 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in August 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS?

21 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 21 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS?

21 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS is in council tax band C.

Where is 21 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS located?

21 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO1 postcode district in Essex.

Is 21 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS in a safe area?

Police records around 21 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS show an average of 279 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 21 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS?

The closest primary school to 21 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS is North Primary School and Nursery (364m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Helena School (502m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 21 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS?

The closest rail stop to 21 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS is Colchester Rail Station, 154m away. The nearest bus option is Railway Station Layby, 171m away.

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21 Chiltern Close, Colchester, CO1 1ZS

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 21 Chiltern Close

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

21 Chiltern Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO1 1ZS). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (August 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2002–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £249,000 sits 63.8% above the 2013 sale of £152,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£243/sq ft) was about 80% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in December 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. At 58 m² it's 15.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (69 m² median across 24 EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2021

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 December 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Aug 2011

EPC improved fromC72toD63

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Chiltern Close, Colchester, CO1 1ZS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Chiltern Close 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

21 Chiltern Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£249,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£152,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

18 December 2013Most recent
£152,000
+52.1%over 11 years
30 June 2002
£99,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO1 1ZS: £298,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CO1 1ZS

On the street

Versus other Chiltern Close homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 21 Chiltern Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,621

Street avg £2,627

On par

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par

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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

279/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Colchester Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

North Primary School and Nursery. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO1 1ZS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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Common questions

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