What type of property is 31 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ?

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

What is the EPC rating for 31 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ?

The current EPC rating for 31 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ?

31 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft). That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO2 0EQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ?

31 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ 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.

Where is 31 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ located?

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

Is 31 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ in a safe area?

Police records around 31 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 31 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ?

The closest primary school to 31 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 31 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ?

The closest bus stop to 31 Heather Close, CO2 0EQ is New Cut, 155m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 31 Heather Close

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

31 Heather Close is a semi-detached house in Layer-De-La-Haye, Colchester, Colchester (CO2 0EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in January 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

At 65 m² it's 25% larger than the typical home in the postcode (52 m² median across 19 EPCs).

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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)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Jan 2018

EPC improved fromD64toC72

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Heather Close, Layer De La Haye, Colchester, CO2 0EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 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.

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

Current estimate

£237,000

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.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 79 (C)

Below

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 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.

£250k

1 Birches Cottages, Birch Street, Birch

CO2 0NP

2 bed

£251k

1 Heather Close, Layer De La Haye

CO2 0EQ

£223k

1 Gills Cottages, Hardys Green, Birch

CO2 0NT

£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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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