What kind of home is 5 Carters Court, CO1 2LQ?

5 Carters Court, CO1 2LQ is a detached house.

How energy efficient is 5 Carters Court, CO1 2LQ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Carters Court, CO1 2LQ is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2008. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Carters Court, CO1 2LQ?

5 Carters Court, CO1 2LQ has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Carters Court, CO1 2LQ use?

The latest EPC at 5 Carters Court, CO1 2LQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Carters Court, CO1 2LQ?

5 Carters Court, CO1 2LQ 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 5 Carters Court, CO1 2LQ in?

5 Carters Court, CO1 2LQ sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO1 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 5 Carters Court, CO1 2LQ?

Police records around 5 Carters Court, CO1 2LQ 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 5 Carters Court, CO1 2LQ?

The closest primary school to 5 Carters Court, CO1 2LQ is St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester (448m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Sixth Form College Colchester (1.3km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Carters Court, CO1 2LQ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Carters Court, CO1 2LQ is Wimpole Road, 123m away. The nearest rail option is Colchester Town Rail Station, 422m away.

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5 Carters Court, Colchester, CO1 2LQ

Property type

Detached

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 5 Carters Court

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

5 Carters Court is a detached house in Colchester (CO1 2LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. At 62 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 6 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 46–67 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

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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.

5 Carters Court's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 June 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromB81toC79

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Carters Court, Colchester, CO1 2LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Carters Court 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.

5 Carters Court has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£155,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 2LQ: £127,500 (2025–2000).

Nearby sales in CO1 2LQ

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Versus other Carters Court homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

79 (C)

Street avg 78 (C)

On par

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 60 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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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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1 bed1 bath

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1 Edward Paxman Gardens

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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

Wimpole Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester. 32 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 2LQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO1 2LQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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