What type of property is 2 Blenheim Drive, CO2 0AR?

2 Blenheim Drive, CO2 0AR is an end-of-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Blenheim Drive, CO2 0AR?

The current EPC rating for 2 Blenheim Drive, CO2 0AR is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Blenheim Drive, CO2 0AR?

2 Blenheim Drive, CO2 0AR has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO2 0AR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Blenheim Drive, CO2 0AR heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Blenheim Drive, CO2 0AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Blenheim Drive, CO2 0AR?

2 Blenheim Drive, CO2 0AR has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in April 2022. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Blenheim Drive, CO2 0AR?

2 Blenheim Drive, CO2 0AR 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.

Where is 2 Blenheim Drive, CO2 0AR located?

2 Blenheim Drive, CO2 0AR sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 2 Blenheim Drive, CO2 0AR?

Police records around 2 Blenheim Drive, CO2 0AR 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 2 Blenheim Drive, CO2 0AR?

The closest primary school to 2 Blenheim Drive, CO2 0AR is Cherry Tree Academy (327m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Thomas Lord Audley School (1.1km).

What is the nearest station to 2 Blenheim Drive, CO2 0AR?

The closest bus stop to 2 Blenheim Drive, CO2 0AR is Gosfield Rd, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Blenheim Drive, Colchester, CO2 0AR

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Blenheim Drive

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

2 Blenheim Drive is an end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO2 0AR). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since September 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). At 58 m² this is the 4th smallest of 10 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 45–142 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 10 units on file.

One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2022. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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 3)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2015from Sept 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

71%14%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2025from Apr 2015

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

14%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Blenheim Drive, Colchester, CO2 0AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Blenheim Drive, Colchester, CO2 0AR

1decisions1extensions8documents1nearby

Apr 2022
Loft ConversionOutline
Outcome in report
Proposed Loft Conversion, including a rear facing dormer and front facing roof lights
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
220481
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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.

2 Blenheim Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£170,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 0AR: £175,000 (2024–2020).

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On the street

Versus other Blenheim Drive homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 2 Blenheim Drive stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 63 (D)

Below

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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

Gosfield Rd — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 0AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 0AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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