What type of property is 13 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ?

13 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ is a detached house.

What energy rating does 13 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ have?

The current EPC rating for 13 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in May 2018. It has dropped from a C recorded in July 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 13 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ?

13 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO2 0EQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 13 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ heated?

The latest EPC at 13 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 13 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ?

13 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 13 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ located?

13 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ sits in Layer-de-la-haye, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 13 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ?

Police records around 13 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ 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 13 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ?

The closest primary school to 13 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ is Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (365m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Paxman Academy (2.9km).

How well connected is 13 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ?

The closest bus stop to 13 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ is New Cut, 155m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 Heather Close, Layer De La Haye, Colchester, CO2 0EQ

Property type

Detached

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 13 Heather Close

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

13 Heather Close is a detached house in Layer-De-La-Haye, Colchester, Colchester (CO2 0EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. At 49 m² this is the 7th smallest of 20 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–67 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 20 units on file.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2018

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2018from Jul 2012

EPC improved fromC71toD61

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Heather Close, Layer De La Haye, Colchester, CO2 0EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Heather Close 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.

13 Heather Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£154,000

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 4 sales in CO2 0EQ: £143,000 (2020–1996).

Nearby sales in CO2 0EQ

On the street

Versus other Heather Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

13 Heather Close is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 61 (D)

On par

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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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 Heather Close, Layer De La Haye

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1 Boyles Court, Holt Drive

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1 Hall Bungalows, Colchester Road, Layer Breton

CO2 0PU

£287k

1 Finchingfield Way

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1 Garrod Court, Holt Drive

CO2 0BL

3 bed1 bath

£290k

1 Blackheath

CO2 0AE

2 bed

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

New Cut — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 0EQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 0EQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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