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26 Luard Way, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0LR

Extendable
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
75 m²
807 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 26 Luard Way

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

26 Luard Way is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Birch, Colchester, Colchester (CO2 0LR). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £256,000 is 32% above the 2020 sale price. Most recent transfer: July 2020 at £194,000.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

26 Luard Way's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Nov 2015
EPC improved fromF32toC79
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
0%54%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Luard Way, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Luard Way has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£256,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£194,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 July 2020Most recent

    £194,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 0LR: £295,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Luard Way homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 26 Luard Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,587

Street avg £2,965

Below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 Luard Way

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

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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
£268k

1 Blackheath

CO2 0AE

2 bed
£281k

1 Garrod Court, Holt Drive

CO2 0BL

3 bed1 bath
£282k

1 Felstead Close

CO2 0BA

3 bed1 bath
£297k

1 Finchingfield Way

CO2 0AY

3 bed1 bath
£368k

1 Blenheim Drive

CO2 0AR

3 bed2 bath
£400k

1 Chestnut Avenue

CO2 0AL

3 bed
£441k

1 Ash Grove

CO2 0AH

3 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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

311/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Mill Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. 2 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 0LR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO2 0LR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 0LR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

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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