What type of property is 2 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ?

2 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 2 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2018. It has dropped from a B recorded in September 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ?

2 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft). That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO2 0EQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ?

2 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 2 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ located?

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

What is crime like near 2 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ?

Police records around 2 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 2 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ?

The closest primary school to 2 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).

What is the nearest station to 2 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ is New Cut, 155m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 2 Heather Close

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

2 Heather Close is a semi-detached house in Layer-De-La-Haye, Colchester, Colchester (CO2 0EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows a C (score 73). Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Main heating runs on oil.

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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)

Apr 2018

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2018from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromB84toC73

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Heather Close, Layer De La Haye, Colchester, CO2 0EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 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.

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

Current estimate

£205,000

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 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 2 Heather Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 79 (C)

On par

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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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.

£223k

1 Gills Cottages, Hardys Green, Birch

CO2 0NT

£250k

1 Birches Cottages, Birch Street, Birch

CO2 0NP

2 bed

£251k

1 Heather Close, Layer De La Haye

CO2 0EQ

£257k

1 Boyles Court, Holt Drive

CO2 0BJ

£281k

1 Hall Bungalows, Colchester Road, Layer Breton

CO2 0PU

£287k

1 Finchingfield Way

CO2 0AY

3 bed1 bath

£288k

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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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 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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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