What kind of home is 11 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

11 Port Lane, CO1 2JF is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 11 Port Lane, CO1 2JF sell for?

11 Port Lane, CO1 2JF last sold for £190,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £94,500 in February 2004, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 11 Port Lane, CO1 2JF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2004 and August 2024, 11 Port Lane, CO1 2JF rose from £94,500 to £190,000, a change of £95,500. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 11 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

The current EPC rating for 11 Port Lane, CO1 2JF is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 11 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

11 Port Lane, CO1 2JF has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 11 Port Lane, CO1 2JF use?

The latest EPC at 11 Port Lane, CO1 2JF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 11 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

11 Port Lane, CO1 2JF 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.

Which area is 11 Port Lane, CO1 2JF in?

11 Port Lane, CO1 2JF sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO1 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 11 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

Police records around 11 Port Lane, CO1 2JF 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.

What schools are near 11 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

The closest primary school to 11 Port Lane, CO1 2JF is Kendall Church of England Primary School (669m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Sixth Form College Colchester (1.8km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 11 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

The closest bus stop to 11 Port Lane, CO1 2JF is Port Lane, 100m away. The nearest rail option is Hythe (Essex) Rail Station, 647m away.

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11 Port Lane, Colchester, CO1 2JF

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 11 Port Lane

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

11 Port Lane is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Colchester (CO1 2JF). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 2004–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £218,000 is 14.7% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£327/sq ft) was about 75.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £190,000 in August 2024.

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

Bedrooms2

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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)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromE52toD58

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 Port Lane, Colchester, CO1 2JF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11 Port Lane 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2004.

Current estimate

£218,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£190,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

22 August 2024Most recent
£190,000
+101.1%over 20 years
2 February 2004
£94,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO1 2JF: £215,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CO1 2JF

On the street

Versus other Port Lane homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

11 Port Lane is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,519

Street avg £2,496

Strongly above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par

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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

Port Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Kendall Church of England Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO1 2JF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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