What type of property is 1 Les Bois, CO2 0EX?

1 Les Bois, CO2 0EX is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Les Bois, CO2 0EX?

1 Les Bois, CO2 0EX last sold for £680,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Les Bois, CO2 0EX have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Les Bois, CO2 0EX is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Les Bois, CO2 0EX?

1 Les Bois, CO2 0EX has a recorded floor area of 202 m² (2,174 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO2 0EX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Les Bois, CO2 0EX heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Les Bois, CO2 0EX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Les Bois, CO2 0EX had any planning applications?

1 Les Bois, CO2 0EX has council approval for an extension granted in February 2025 under ref. 242379. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Les Bois, CO2 0EX?

1 Les Bois, CO2 0EX is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Les Bois, CO2 0EX located?

1 Les Bois, CO2 0EX sits in Layer-de-la-haye, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 1 Les Bois, CO2 0EX?

Police records around 1 Les Bois, CO2 0EX 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 1 Les Bois, CO2 0EX?

The closest primary school to 1 Les Bois, CO2 0EX is Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (434m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Paxman Academy (2.9km).

What transport links are near 1 Les Bois, CO2 0EX?

The closest bus stop to 1 Les Bois, CO2 0EX is Les Bois, 143m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

1 Les Bois, High Road, Layer De La Haye, Colchester, CO2 0EX

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

202 m²

2174 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Les Bois

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

1 Les Bois is a five-bedroom detached house in Layer-De-La-Haye, Colchester, Colchester (CO2 0EX). It has a recorded floor area of 202 m² (around 2174 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£313/sq ft) was about 26.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £680,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble

Building

RefurbishedYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Les Bois

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Les Bois's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

6.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £895 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Les Bois, High Road, Layer De La Haye, Colchester, CO2 0EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Les Bois has an approved extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 1 Les Bois, High Road, Layer De La Haye, Colchester, CO2 0EX

2decisions1extensions13documents1nearby

Feb 2025
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Proposed single storey rear and first floor side extensions and widening of existing hard standing
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
242379
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ConditionsMay 2025Decision

Unlock 1 Les Bois, High Road, Layer De La Haye, Colchester, CO2 0EX's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
The 13 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Les Bois valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£694,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2024)

£680,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

1 August 2024Most recent
£680,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 0EX: £740,000 (2021–2014).

Nearby sales in CO2 0EX

On the street

Versus other Les Bois homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Les Bois runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,366

Street avg £3,043

Strongly above

Floor Area

202 m²

Street avg 215 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.7 t/year

Street avg 7.3 t/year

On par

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Les Bois

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£582k

1 Birch Road, Layer De La Haye

CO2 0EL

4 bed2 bath

£504k

1 Eldred Cottages, Olivers Lane

CO2 0HJ

4 bed

£495k

1 Hillfield Cottages, Layer Breton

CO2 0PS

4 bed2 bath

£417k

1 Greate House Farm Road, Layer De La Haye

CO2 0LP

4 bed1 bath

£499k

1 Chancery Grove, Mersea Road, Blackheath

CO2 0BQ

3 bed3 bath

£414k

1 Ash Grove

CO2 0AH

3 bed

£396k

1 Chestnut Avenue

CO2 0AL

3 bed

£369k

1 Blenheim Drive

CO2 0AR

3 bed2 bath

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

0.4 km

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

Go deeper on the local area

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 0EX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Les Bois, High Road, Layer De La Haye, Colchester, CO2 0EX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.