What type of property is 5 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS?

5 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS is a semi-detached house.

When did 5 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS last change hands?

5 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS last sold for £242,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS?

The current EPC rating for 5 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS?

5 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO1 1ZS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS?

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

Where is 5 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS located?

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

Is 5 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS 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.

Which schools serve 5 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS?

The closest primary school to 5 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 is the nearest station to 5 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS?

The closest rail stop to 5 Chiltern Close, CO1 1ZS is Colchester Rail Station, 154m away. The nearest bus option is Railway Station Layby, 171m away.

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5 Chiltern Close, Colchester, CO1 1ZS

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Chiltern Close

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

5 Chiltern Close is a semi-detached house in Colchester (CO1 1ZS). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

A recent sale: £242,000 in May 2025. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£401/sq ft) was about 178.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 56 m² it's 18.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (69 m² median across 24 EPCs).

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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)

May 2022

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from May 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

38%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Chiltern Close, Colchester, CO1 1ZS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Chiltern Close 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£266,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£242,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

1 May 2025Most recent
£242,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO1 1ZS: £298,000 (2024–2021).

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.

Years Held for 5 Chiltern Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,321

Street avg £2,555

Strongly above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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

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

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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