7b, Flat 1, Magdalen Street, Colchester, CO1 2JT
About 7b
7b is a detached house in Colchester (CO1 2JT). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2009); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).
At 53 m² it's 26.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (42 m² median across 21 EPCs).
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
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
7b 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
7b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£154,000
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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£129,0008b, Magdalen Street, Colchester, CO1 2JT
Sold Mar 2016
£105,0008a, Magdalen Street, Colchester, CO1 2JT
Sold Mar 2016
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Versus other Magdalen Street homes
On epc rating, 7b runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
60 (D)
Street avg 66 (D)
Floor Area
53 m²
Street avg 45 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 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