43 Charles Street, Colchester, CO1 2BL
About 43 Charles Street
43 Charles Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO1 2BL). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2016. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
It changed hands recently, sold December 2025 for £240,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2007–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£391/sq ft) was about 120% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 26 April 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
43 Charles Street has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
10 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 43 Charles Street was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£240,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 19 years.
£240,000
Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 19 years.
Sales timeline
11 December 2025Most recent
£240,000
+20.0%over 6 years8 March 2019
£200,000
+12.4%over 2 years21 July 2016
£178,000
+27.1%over 9 years24 May 2007
£140,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO1 2BL: £185,000 (2026–2023).
Nearby sales in CO1 2BL
Versus other Charles Street homes
On price per m², 43 Charles Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£4,211
Street avg £2,827
Floor Area
57 m²
Street avg 66 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 3.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
279/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Lookers Garage — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
St. George's School. 30 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.7dB