What kind of home is 6 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

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

When did 6 Port Lane, CO1 2JF last change hands?

6 Port Lane, CO1 2JF last sold for £115,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 6 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

The current EPC rating for 6 Port Lane, CO1 2JF is E with a score of 41 out of 100, lodged in September 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

6 Port Lane, CO1 2JF has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Port Lane, CO1 2JF use?

The latest EPC at 6 Port Lane, CO1 2JF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

6 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 6 Port Lane, CO1 2JF in?

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

What is crime like near 6 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

Police records around 6 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 6 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

The closest primary school to 6 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 6 Port Lane, CO1 2JF?

The closest bus stop to 6 Port Lane, CO1 2JF is Port Lane, 100m away. The nearest rail option is Hythe (Essex) Rail Station, 647m away.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

6 Port Lane, Colchester, CO1 2JF

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 41

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Port Lane

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

6 Port Lane is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO1 2JF). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows an E (score 41), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £185,000 sits 60.9% above the 2016 sale of £115,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 86% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 10 years ago, in March 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
CloakroomYes

Building

Central heatingYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6 Port Lane

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

The data behind every report

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Sept 2025

EPC Rating

E41

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Port Lane, Colchester, CO1 2JF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 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.

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

Current estimate

£185,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2016)

£115,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 March 2016Most recent
£115,000

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.

6 Port Lane is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,054

Street avg £2,562

Below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly below

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6 Port Lane

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

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£171k

1 Edward Paxman Gardens

CO1 2NT

2 bed1 bath

£154k

1 Brookdale Court, Magdalen Street

CO1 2SE

2 bed1 bath

£313k

1 Connaught Close

CO1 2GJ

2 bed2 bath

£164k

1 Bretts Buildings, Magdalen Street

CO1 2LE

1 bed1 bath

£154k

1 Charles Place

CO1 2NR

1 bed

£150k

1 Carters Court

CO1 2LQ

1 bed1 bath

£137k

1 Arch House, East Hill

CO1 2GE

1 bed1 bath

£283k

1 Durham Square

CO1 2RS

3 bed1 bath

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.

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 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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 6 Port Lane, Colchester, CO1 2JF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.