What kind of home is 5 New Cut, CO2 0ED?

5 New Cut, CO2 0ED is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What did 5 New Cut, CO2 0ED sell for?

5 New Cut, CO2 0ED last sold for £585,000 in April 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £240,000 in July 2014, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 New Cut, CO2 0ED?

Across 2 sales between July 2014 and April 2020, 5 New Cut, CO2 0ED rose from £240,000 to £585,000, a change of £345,000. That works out to roughly +16.7% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 New Cut, CO2 0ED?

The current EPC rating for 5 New Cut, CO2 0ED is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in July 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 New Cut, CO2 0ED?

5 New Cut, CO2 0ED has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (1,464 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 56% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO2 0ED. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 New Cut, CO2 0ED use?

The latest EPC at 5 New Cut, CO2 0ED records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 5 New Cut, CO2 0ED?

5 New Cut, CO2 0ED has council approval for an extension granted in September 2014 under ref. 145632. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 New Cut, CO2 0ED?

5 New Cut, CO2 0ED is in council tax band D.

Which area is 5 New Cut, CO2 0ED in?

5 New Cut, CO2 0ED sits in Layer-de-la-haye, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 5 New Cut, CO2 0ED?

Police records around 5 New Cut, CO2 0ED 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 5 New Cut, CO2 0ED?

The closest primary school to 5 New Cut, CO2 0ED is Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (454m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Paxman Academy (2.8km).

What transport links are near 5 New Cut, CO2 0ED?

The closest bus stop to 5 New Cut, CO2 0ED is Les Bois, 78m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 New Cut, Layer De La Haye, Colchester, CO2 0ED

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

136 m²

1464 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 New Cut

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

5 New Cut is a three-bedroom detached house in Layer-De-La-Haye, Colchester, Colchester (CO2 0ED). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include outbuildings. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 136 m² the property is well over the postcode median (88 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2014–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £673,000 is 15% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£400/sq ft) was about 57% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £585,000 in April 2020.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street
OutbuildingsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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 2)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromC70toD68

Main Fuel

OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 New Cut, Layer De La Haye, Colchester, CO2 0ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 5 New Cut, Layer De La Haye, Colchester, CO2 0ED

2decisions1extensions23documents1nearby

Flagged:Change of use

Sept 2014
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extensions and alterations
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
145632
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Change of UseAug 2017Decision

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2014.

Current estimate

£673,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.7% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£585,000

Growth on file: 16.7% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

16 April 2020Most recent
£585,000
+143.8%over 5 years
15 July 2014
£240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 0ED: £435,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in CO2 0ED

On the street

Versus other New Cut homes

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

On price per m², 5 New Cut stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,301

Street avg £3,423

Strongly above

Floor Area

136 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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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

Les Bois — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 0ED

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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