What type of property is 59 Blackheath, CO2 0AJ?

59 Blackheath, CO2 0AJ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 59 Blackheath, CO2 0AJ last change hands?

59 Blackheath, CO2 0AJ last sold for £450,000 in March 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £130,000 in June 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 59 Blackheath, CO2 0AJ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between June 1998 and March 2021, 59 Blackheath, CO2 0AJ rose from £130,000 to £450,000, a change of £320,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 59 Blackheath, CO2 0AJ?

The current EPC rating for 59 Blackheath, CO2 0AJ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 59 Blackheath, CO2 0AJ?

59 Blackheath, CO2 0AJ has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (1,593 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 59 Blackheath, CO2 0AJ heated?

The latest EPC at 59 Blackheath, CO2 0AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 59 Blackheath, CO2 0AJ had any planning applications?

59 Blackheath, CO2 0AJ has 2 approved extension applications on file including front extension and single-storey rear extension. The wider record also shows 6 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 59 Blackheath, CO2 0AJ?

59 Blackheath, CO2 0AJ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 59 Blackheath, CO2 0AJ located?

59 Blackheath, CO2 0AJ sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

Is 59 Blackheath, CO2 0AJ in a safe area?

Police records around 59 Blackheath, CO2 0AJ show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 53% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (86% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 59 Blackheath, CO2 0AJ?

The closest primary school to 59 Blackheath, CO2 0AJ is Cherry Tree Academy (162m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Thomas Lord Audley School (1.3km).

What is the nearest station to 59 Blackheath, CO2 0AJ?

The closest bus stop to 59 Blackheath, CO2 0AJ is The Cherry Tree, 120m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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59 Blackheath, Colchester, CO2 0AJ

3 sales on record8 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

148 m²

1593 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 59 Blackheath

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

59 Blackheath is a four-bedroom detached house in Colchester (CO2 0AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (around 1593 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

8 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 6 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £517,000 is 14.9% above the 2021 sale price. Last sale on file: £450,000 in March 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

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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)

May 2018

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 59 Blackheath, Colchester, CO2 0AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

59 Blackheath has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

8 applications on record at 59 Blackheath, Colchester, CO2 0AJ

8decisions8extensions15documents1nearby

Feb 2000
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension. New double garage to replace existing and extended bedroom over.
Reference
F/COL/00/0040
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ExtensionMay 2003Decision
ExtensionApr 2002Decision

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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.

59 Blackheath has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£517,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£450,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

4 March 2021Most recent
£450,000
+57.9%over 18 years
31 January 2003
£285,000
+119.2%over 4 years
18 June 1998
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 0AJ: £154,995 (2009–1996).

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Cherry Tree — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Cherry Tree Academy. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO2 0AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.3dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 0AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

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