What kind of home is 15 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT?

15 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house, on a corner plot.

What did 15 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT sell for?

15 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT last sold for £188,000 in April 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £174,995 in February 2005, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2005 and April 2008, 15 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT rose from £174,995 to £188,000, a change of £13,005. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT?

15 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO1 2NT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT use?

The latest EPC at 15 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT?

15 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT is in council tax band D.

Which area is 15 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT in?

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

What is crime like near 15 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT?

Police records around 15 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT 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 15 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT?

The closest primary school to 15 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.

How well connected is 15 Edward Paxman Gardens, CO1 2NT?

The closest bus stop to 15 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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15 Edward Paxman Gardens, Colchester, CO1 2NT

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 15 Edward Paxman Gardens

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

15 Edward Paxman Gardens is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO1 2NT). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The home occupies a corner plot.

It hasn't traded since April 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2005–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £300,000 sits 59.6% above the 2008 sale of £188,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes
Corner plotYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from May 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Edward Paxman Gardens, Colchester, CO1 2NT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Edward Paxman Gardens 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£300,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£188,000

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

15 April 2008Most recent
£188,000
+7.4%over 3 years
25 February 2005
£174,995

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 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

15 Edward Paxman Gardens outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,136

Street avg £2,693

Below

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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

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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

6/mo

Steady 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

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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