What type of property is 68 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU?

68 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 68 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU have?

The current EPC rating for 68 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU is B with a score of 82 out of 100, lodged in January 2016. It has improved from a C recorded in August 2012. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 68 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU?

68 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 68 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU heated?

The latest EPC at 68 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 68 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU?

68 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 68 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU located?

68 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 68 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU?

Police records around 68 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU show an average of 311 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 68 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU?

The closest primary school to 68 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU is Cherry Tree Academy (348m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Thomas Lord Audley School (1.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 68 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU?

The closest bus stop to 68 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU is Gosfield Rd, 181m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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68 Finchingfield Way, Colchester, CO2 0AU

EPC B

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 82

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 68 Finchingfield Way

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

68 Finchingfield Way is an end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO2 0AU). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2016) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in August 2012 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The latest certificate is from January 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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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.

68 Finchingfield Way ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Jan 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Jan 2016

EPC Rating

B82

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 18 January 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromC72toD67

Low Energy Lighting

10%55%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2014from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromD67toB83

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Jan 2016from Sept 2014

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 68 Finchingfield Way, Colchester, CO2 0AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

68 Finchingfield Way has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

68 Finchingfield Way has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£227,000

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 0AU: £280,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in CO2 0AU

On the street

Versus other Finchingfield Way homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 68 Finchingfield Way stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

82 (B)

Street avg 69 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 76 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

311/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Gosfield Rd — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Cherry Tree Academy. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 0AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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