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35b, New Town Road, Colchester, CO1 2EF

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
93 m²
1001 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 35b

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

35b is a semi-detached house in Colchester (CO1 2EF). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in February 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. At 93 m² the property is well over the postcode median (66 m² across 27 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £495,000 is 23.8% above the 2008 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£400/sq ft) was about 107.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Everything you need to know about 35b

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 5)
Aug 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2015from Aug 2013
EPC improved fromF32toD65
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
Solid FuelGas

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
56%90%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2016from Jul 2015
Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Oct 2016from Jan 2016
EPC improved fromD59toE51
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Solar

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

Aug 2025from Oct 2016
EPC improved fromE51toD66
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
SolarMain System

Hot water system changed

Roof
Very PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 35b, New Town Road, Colchester, CO1 2EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

35b has no planning applications on record.

10

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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£495,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2008)

£400,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 February 2008Most recent

    £400,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO1 2EF: £205,000 (2024–2020).

On the street

Versus other New Town Road homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 35b stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,301

Street avg £2,089

Strongly above

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 207 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 10.4 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 35b

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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4 bed
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£283k

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3 bed1 bath
£242k

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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

Garrison Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St. George's School. 31 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 2EF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO1 2EF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO1 2EF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 35b, New Town Road, Colchester, CO1 2EF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.