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78 Finchingfield Way, Colchester, CO2 0AU

Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 78 Finchingfield Way

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

78 Finchingfield Way is an end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO2 0AU). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since October 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2015from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromC74toD58
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
60%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2026from Nov 2015
EPC improved fromD58toC79
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 78 Finchingfield Way, Colchester, CO2 0AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

78 Finchingfield Way has no planning applications on record.

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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.

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

Current estimate

£222,000

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).

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.

78 Finchingfield Way outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

79 (C)

Street avg 69 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 78 Finchingfield Way

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£217k

1 Gills Cottages, Hardys Green, Birch

CO2 0NT

£250k

1 Birches Cottages, Birch Street, Birch

CO2 0NP

2 bed
£256k

1 Boyles Court, Holt Drive

CO2 0BJ

£265k

1 Heather Close, Layer De La Haye

CO2 0EQ

£268k

1 Blackheath

CO2 0AE

2 bed
£281k

1 Garrod Court, Holt Drive

CO2 0BL

3 bed1 bath
£282k

1 Felstead Close

CO2 0BA

3 bed1 bath
£297k

1 Finchingfield Way

CO2 0AY

3 bed1 bath
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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for CO2 0AU

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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