What type of property is 54 High Road, CO2 0DT?

54 High Road, CO2 0DT is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 54 High Road, CO2 0DT last change hands?

54 High Road, CO2 0DT last sold for £327,500 in July 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £199,950 in May 2001, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 54 High Road, CO2 0DT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2001 and July 2013, 54 High Road, CO2 0DT rose from £199,950 to £327,500, a change of £127,550. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 54 High Road, CO2 0DT?

The current EPC rating for 54 High Road, CO2 0DT is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in December 2016. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 54 High Road, CO2 0DT?

54 High Road, CO2 0DT has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (1,442 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 54 High Road, CO2 0DT heated?

The latest EPC at 54 High Road, CO2 0DT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 54 High Road, CO2 0DT had any planning applications?

54 High Road, CO2 0DT has 2 approved extension applications on file including two-storey rear extension and side and rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 54 High Road, CO2 0DT?

54 High Road, CO2 0DT is in council tax band E.

Where is 54 High Road, CO2 0DT located?

54 High Road, CO2 0DT sits in Layer-de-la-haye, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 54 High Road, CO2 0DT?

Police records around 54 High Road, CO2 0DT 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 54 High Road, CO2 0DT?

The closest primary school to 54 High Road, CO2 0DT is Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (324m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Paxman Academy (2.9km).

What transport links are near 54 High Road, CO2 0DT?

The closest bus stop to 54 High Road, CO2 0DT is New Cut, 69m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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54 High Road, Layer De La Haye, Colchester, CO2 0DT

5 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

134 m²

1442 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 54 High Road

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

54 High Road is a four-bedroom detached house in Layer-De-La-Haye, Colchester, Colchester (CO2 0DT). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1442 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2016) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 95), a 3-band jump.

Across 2001–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £520,000 sits 58.8% above the 2013 sale of £327,500. 5 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in July 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

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.

54 High Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2016

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2016from Oct 2010

EPC improved fromC71toD55

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

26%53%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 54 High Road, Layer De La Haye, Colchester, CO2 0DT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

54 High Road has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

5 applications on record at 54 High Road, Layer De La Haye, Colchester, CO2 0DT

4decisions2extensions86documents1nearby

Aug 2017
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Two storey side, front and rear extension to replace existing single storey garage. Apply render and cladding to existing and proposed external elevations.
Documents
42 docs on file
Reference
171473
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionMar 2024Decision
OutbuildingMay 2019Decision

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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.

54 High Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£520,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£327,500

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

11 July 2013Most recent
£327,500
+63.8%over 12 years
17 May 2001
£199,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 0DT: £575,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in CO2 0DT

On the street

Versus other High Road homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 54 High Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,444

Street avg £3,318

Strongly below

Floor Area

134 m²

Street avg 147 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.9 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

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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

New Cut — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 0DT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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