What type of property is 14 Claremont Heights, CO1 1ZU?

14 Claremont Heights, CO1 1ZU is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 14 Claremont Heights, CO1 1ZU have?

The current EPC rating for 14 Claremont Heights, CO1 1ZU is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in January 2019. It has dropped from a C recorded in February 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Claremont Heights, CO1 1ZU?

14 Claremont Heights, CO1 1ZU has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (452 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO1 1ZU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Claremont Heights, CO1 1ZU heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Claremont Heights, CO1 1ZU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Claremont Heights, CO1 1ZU?

14 Claremont Heights, CO1 1ZU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 14 Claremont Heights, CO1 1ZU located?

14 Claremont Heights, CO1 1ZU sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO1 postcode district in Essex.

Is 14 Claremont Heights, CO1 1ZU in a safe area?

Police records around 14 Claremont Heights, CO1 1ZU 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 14 Claremont Heights, CO1 1ZU?

The closest primary school to 14 Claremont Heights, CO1 1ZU is North Primary School and Nursery (429m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Helena School (643m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 14 Claremont Heights, CO1 1ZU?

The closest bus stop to 14 Claremont Heights, CO1 1ZU is Railway Station Layby, 52m away. The nearest rail option is Colchester Rail Station, 125m away.

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14 Claremont Heights, Colchester, CO1 1ZU

Property type

End terrace

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

42 m²

452 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 14 Claremont Heights

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

14 Claremont Heights is an end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO1 1ZU). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 42 m² this is the 6th smallest of 55 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–69 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on electricity.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2019

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2019from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromC72toD68

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Claremont Heights, Colchester, CO1 1ZU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Claremont Heights 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.

14 Claremont Heights has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£146,000

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO1 1ZU: £162,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in CO1 1ZU

On the street

Versus other Claremont Heights homes

Four headline reads against 54 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 14 Claremont Heights runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 71 (C)

Below

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 48 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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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

0.1 km

Railway Station Layby — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

North Primary School and Nursery. 26 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 1ZU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO1 1ZU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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