What kind of home is 17 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

17 Port Lane, CO1 2JF is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 17 Port Lane, CO1 2JF last change hands?

17 Port Lane, CO1 2JF last sold for £127,000 in February 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

The current EPC rating for 17 Port Lane, CO1 2JF is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

17 Port Lane, CO1 2JF has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO1 2JF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Port Lane, CO1 2JF use?

The latest EPC at 17 Port Lane, CO1 2JF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

17 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 17 Port Lane, CO1 2JF in?

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

How safe is the area around 17 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

Police records around 17 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 17 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

The closest primary school to 17 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.

What is the nearest station to 17 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

The closest bus stop to 17 Port Lane, CO1 2JF is Port Lane, 100m away. The nearest rail option is Hythe (Essex) Rail Station, 647m away.

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17 Port Lane, Colchester, CO1 2JF

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 17 Port Lane

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

17 Port Lane is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO1 2JF). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £197,000 sits 55.1% above the 2016 sale of £127,000. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in February 2016.

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
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas
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)

Nov 2021

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Port Lane, Colchester, CO1 2JF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 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.

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

Current estimate

£197,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£127,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 February 2016Most recent
£127,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO1 2JF: £215,000 (2025–2023).

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.

On epc rating, 17 Port Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,016

Street avg £2,564

Below

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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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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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