7a, Flat 2, Magdalen Street, Colchester, CO1 2JT
About 7a
7a is a property in Colchester (CO1 2JT). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 70 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–88 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (75 versus a worst of 61). The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 70 m² the property is well over the postcode median (42 m² across 21 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
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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
7a 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
7a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£182,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO1 2JT: £129,000 (2023–2015).
Nearby sales in CO1 2JT
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Sold Jun 2022
£129,0008b, Magdalen Street, Colchester, CO1 2JT
Sold Mar 2016
£105,0008a, Magdalen Street, Colchester, CO1 2JT
Sold Mar 2016
£105,000Graphic House, Flat 1, 11 Magdalen Street, Colchester, CO1 2JT
Sold Apr 2015
£325,000
Versus other Magdalen Street homes
On floor area, 7a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
75 (C)
Street avg 65 (D)
Floor Area
70 m²
Street avg 44 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Town Railway Station — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
St John's Green Primary School. 35 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
52.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.0dB