What kind of home is 6 East Bay, CO1 2UG?

6 East Bay, CO1 2UG is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 6 East Bay, CO1 2UG last change hands?

6 East Bay, CO1 2UG last sold for £89,995 in February 2004, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 East Bay, CO1 2UG?

The current EPC rating for 6 East Bay, CO1 2UG is E with a score of 47 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. It has dropped from a D recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 East Bay, CO1 2UG?

6 East Bay, CO1 2UG has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO1 2UG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 East Bay, CO1 2UG use?

The latest EPC at 6 East Bay, CO1 2UG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 East Bay, CO1 2UG?

6 East Bay, CO1 2UG is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 6 East Bay, CO1 2UG in?

6 East Bay, CO1 2UG sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO1 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 6 East Bay, CO1 2UG?

Police records around 6 East Bay, CO1 2UG 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 6 East Bay, CO1 2UG?

The closest primary school to 6 East Bay, CO1 2UG is St James the Great Church of England Primary School (294m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Sixth Form College Colchester (1.3km), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 6 East Bay, CO1 2UG?

The closest bus stop to 6 East Bay, CO1 2UG is Brook Street, 42m away. The nearest rail option is Colchester Town Rail Station, 698m away.

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6 East Bay, Colchester, CO1 2UG

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 47

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 6 East Bay

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

6 East Bay is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO1 2UG). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (June 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 3-band jump.

It hasn't traded since February 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £175,000 sits 94.5% above the 2004 sale of £89,995.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2019

EPC Rating

E47

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromD60toE47

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 East Bay, Colchester, CO1 2UG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 East Bay 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.

6 East Bay valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£175,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£89,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 February 2004Most recent
£89,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO1 2UG: £143,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in CO1 2UG

On the street

Versus other East Bay homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 6 East Bay runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,875

Street avg £2,344

On par

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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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

0.0 km

Brook Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St James the Great Church of England Primary School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO1 2UG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

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65 dB

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