12a, Port Lane, Colchester, CO1 2JF
About 12a
12a is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO1 2JF). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). The latest certificate is from July 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 36 m² it sits well below the postcode median (58 m² across 28 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 9 years since the last transfer (February 2017). Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1996–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £129,000 is 22.9% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£271/sq ft) was about 44.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Outside
- ParkingYes
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Energy performance
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 03 Jul 2026
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Expired on 3 July 2026
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Window efficiency improved
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
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
12a 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
Price for 12a has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.
£129,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.8% per year over 21 years.
£105,000
Growth on file: 8.8% per year over 21 years.
Sales timeline
21 February 2017Most recent
£105,000
+16.7%over 2 years2 October 2014
£90,000
+5.9%over 7 years25 January 2007
£85,000
+233.3%over 8 years7 May 1998
£25,500
+41.7%over 2 years15 February 1996
£18,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO1 2JF: £215,000 (2025–2024).
Versus other Port Lane homes
EPC Rating for 12a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,917
Street avg £4,157
Floor Area
36 m²
Street avg 35 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.8 t/year
Street avg 1.9 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
Port Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Kendall Church of England Primary School. 27 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
49.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.2dB