What type of property is 1 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT?

1 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT?

1 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT last sold for £125,000 in August 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £139,995 in May 2004, so prices have been falling over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2004 and August 2014, 1 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT fell from £139,995 to £125,000, a change of £14,995. That works out to roughly -1.1% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT?

The current EPC rating for 1 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in December 2018. It has dropped from a B recorded in December 2008. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT?

1 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 46% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO1 2NT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT?

1 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT 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.

Where is 1 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT located?

1 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO1 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 1 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT?

Police records around 1 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT 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.

Which schools serve 1 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT?

The closest primary school to 1 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT is Kendall Church of England Primary School (791m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Colchester Academy (1.7km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT?

The closest bus stop to 1 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT is Port Lane, 56m away. The nearest rail option is Hythe (Essex) Rail Station, 515m away.

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1 Edward Paxman Gardens, Colchester, CO1 2NT

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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About 1 Edward Paxman Gardens

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

1 Edward Paxman Gardens is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO1 2NT). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (December 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

At 48 m² it sits well below the postcode median (99 m² across 9 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2004–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £164,000 is 31.2% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£242/sq ft) was about 22% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in August 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.

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

Outside

Communal gardenYes

Building

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.

1 Edward Paxman Gardens's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2018

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 December 2028

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2018from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromB82toC77

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%33%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Edward Paxman Gardens, Colchester, CO1 2NT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Edward Paxman Gardens has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Edward Paxman Gardens's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£164,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.1% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£125,000

Growth on file: -1.1% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

14 August 2014Most recent
£125,000
-10.7%over 10 years
26 May 2004
£139,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO1 2NT: £300,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in CO1 2NT

On the street

Versus other Edward Paxman Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Edward Paxman Gardens stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,604

Street avg £2,040

Strongly above

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

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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

Port Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Kendall Church of England Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO1 2NT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO1 2NT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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