What type of property is 5 Cannon Street, CO1 2DU?

5 Cannon Street, CO1 2DU is a 1-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Cannon Street, CO1 2DU last change hands?

5 Cannon Street, CO1 2DU last sold for £160,000 in July 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £159,500 in January 2013, so prices have been flat over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Cannon Street, CO1 2DU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2013 and July 2014, 5 Cannon Street, CO1 2DU rose from £159,500 to £160,000, a change of £500. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Cannon Street, CO1 2DU?

The current EPC rating for 5 Cannon Street, CO1 2DU is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Cannon Street, CO1 2DU?

5 Cannon Street, CO1 2DU has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 68 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO1 2DU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Cannon Street, CO1 2DU heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Cannon Street, CO1 2DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Cannon Street, CO1 2DU?

5 Cannon Street, CO1 2DU 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 5 Cannon Street, CO1 2DU located?

5 Cannon Street, CO1 2DU sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO1 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 5 Cannon Street, CO1 2DU?

Police records around 5 Cannon Street, CO1 2DU 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 Cannon Street, CO1 2DU?

The closest primary school to 5 Cannon Street, CO1 2DU is St. George's School (705m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Sixth Form College Colchester (1.6km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Cannon Street, CO1 2DU?

The closest bus stop to 5 Cannon Street, CO1 2DU is Cannon Street, 100m away. The nearest rail option is Colchester Town Rail Station, 760m away.

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5 Cannon Street, Colchester, CO1 2DU

Property type

Detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Cannon Street

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

5 Cannon Street is a one-bedroom detached house in Colchester (CO1 2DU). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

At 68 m² it's 15.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (59 m² median across 28 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £211,000 is 31.9% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£219/sq ft) was about 15.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in July 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Utility roomYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromE51toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

18%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Cannon Street, Colchester, CO1 2DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Cannon 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Cannon Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£211,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.2% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£160,000

Growth on file: 0.2% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

30 July 2014Most recent
£160,000
25 January 2013
£159,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO1 2DU: £240,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CO1 2DU

On the street

Versus other Cannon Street homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 5 Cannon Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,353

Street avg £2,984

Strongly below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

Cannon Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

St. George's School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO1 2DU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO1 2DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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