What kind of home is 13 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

13 Port Lane, CO1 2JF is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 13 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

13 Port Lane, CO1 2JF last sold for £180,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 13 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

The current EPC rating for 13 Port Lane, CO1 2JF is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 13 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

13 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 13 Port Lane, CO1 2JF use?

The latest EPC at 13 Port Lane, CO1 2JF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 13 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

13 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 13 Port Lane, CO1 2JF in?

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

How safe is the area around 13 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

Police records around 13 Port Lane, CO1 2JF show an average of 279 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 13 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

The closest primary school to 13 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 13 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

The closest bus stop to 13 Port Lane, CO1 2JF is Port Lane, 100m away. The nearest rail option is Hythe (Essex) Rail Station, 647m away.

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13 Port Lane, Colchester, CO1 2JF

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 13 Port Lane

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

13 Port Lane is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO1 2JF). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £201,000 is 11.7% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£310/sq ft) was about 65.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £180,000 in March 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
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

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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

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 March 2034

7 years remaining

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Early 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Port Lane, Colchester, CO1 2JF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 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.

13 Port Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£201,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£180,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 March 2024Most recent
£180,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO1 2JF: £215,000 (2025–2024).

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.

Years Held for 13 Port Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,333

Street avg £2,619

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Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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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

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.

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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