What kind of home is 1 1a, Moorside, CO1 2TJ?

1 1a, Moorside, CO1 2TJ is a detached house.

When did 1 1a, Moorside, CO1 2TJ last change hands?

1 1a, Moorside, CO1 2TJ last sold for £246,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 1a, Moorside, CO1 2TJ?

The current EPC rating for 1 1a, Moorside, CO1 2TJ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 1a, Moorside, CO1 2TJ?

1 1a, Moorside, CO1 2TJ has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 1a, Moorside, CO1 2TJ use?

The latest EPC at 1 1a, Moorside, CO1 2TJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 1a, Moorside, CO1 2TJ had any planning applications?

1 1a, Moorside, CO1 2TJ has 3 planning records on file (1 approved, 2 refused), most recent in April 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is 1 1a, Moorside, CO1 2TJ in?

1 1a, Moorside, CO1 2TJ sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 1a, Moorside, CO1 2TJ?

Police records around 1 1a, Moorside, CO1 2TJ 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 1 1a, Moorside, CO1 2TJ?

The closest primary school to 1 1a, Moorside, CO1 2TJ is St James the Great Church of England Primary School (609m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Colchester Academy (1.5km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 1a, Moorside, CO1 2TJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 1a, Moorside, CO1 2TJ is Kerry Court, 168m away. The nearest rail option is Hythe (Essex) Rail Station, 695m away.

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1 1a, Moorside, Colchester, CO1 2TJ

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 1a

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

1 1a is a detached house in Colchester (CO1 2TJ). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1983-1990. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70).

Today's modelled estimate of £161,000 is 34.6% below the 2024 sale of £246,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sale on file: £246,000 in April 2024.

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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

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 March 2035

8 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 1a, Moorside, Colchester, CO1 2TJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 1 1a, Moorside, Colchester, CO1 2TJ

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Flagged:Change of use

Dec 2008
Change Of UseAmendment
Outcome in report
Change of use from Betting Shop (A2) to Indian takeaway (A5)
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
081777
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More recent applications — locked
Change of UseApr 2024Decision
Change Of UseMay 2010Decision

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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.

Current estimate

£161,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£246,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 April 2024Most recent
£246,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in CO1 2TJ: £110,825 (2017–2006).

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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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

279/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Kerry Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St James the Great Church of England Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO1 2TJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

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