What kind of home is 78 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU?

78 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 78 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU have?

The current EPC rating for 78 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in November 2015. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 78 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU?

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

What heating system does 78 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU use?

The latest EPC at 78 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 78 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU?

78 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.

Which area is 78 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU in?

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

Is 78 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU in a safe area?

Police records around 78 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU 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.

What schools are near 78 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU?

The closest primary school to 78 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 78 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU?

The closest bus stop to 78 Finchingfield Way, CO2 0AU is Gosfield Rd, 181m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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78 Finchingfield Way, Colchester, CO2 0AU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 78 Finchingfield Way

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

78 Finchingfield Way is a semi-detached 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 (November 2015) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The latest certificate is from November 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Nov 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2015

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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

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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.

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

£262,000

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.

78 Finchingfield Way is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

58 (D)

Street avg 69 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 76 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Below

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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1 Hall Bungalows, Colchester Road, Layer Breton

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£287k

1 Finchingfield Way

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3 bed1 bath

£288k

1 Garrod Court, Holt Drive

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3 bed1 bath

£290k

1 Blackheath

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2 bed

£297k

1 Claire Cottages, Hardys Green, Birch

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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

0.2 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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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