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26 Luard Way, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0LR
This 76 square metre property in Birch, Colchester, Colchester carries an energy performance rating of F, suggesting potential for energy improvements. It is heated by electric heating and is currently listed as social housing. The property last sold for £194,000 in 2020.
Property Type
End-Terrace House
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
76 m²
Council Tax
Band B
Property Features
Built 1967–1975
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Extension Potential
Scope to extend (subject to planning)
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Nov 2025
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
F
F32
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.6 t/year
Tenure
Rented
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£252,000
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Transaction history
£194,000Latest
Jul 2020Source: HM Land Registry
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Sept 2023
£390,000
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Sept 2021
£325,000
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Jan 2019
£242,000
1 / 3
House Price Index
Colchester+0.4%
95.3
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Luard Way
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 20 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,553/£2,965 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than only 30% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
6 years/8 years avg
ShorterLonger
Around average
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
32 (F)/58 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 5% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
76 m²/80 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 25% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
6.6 t/year/4.4 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 20% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
4 rooms/4 rooms avg
FewerMore
Around average
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Birch, Colchester
This property is located in Birch, a village within the CO 2 postal district of Essex, offering a peaceful countryside lifestyle near the town of Colchester.
Birch, Essex is a village and civil parish in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles (8 km) south‑west of Colchester and 17 miles (27 km) north‑east of Chelmsford, the county town. The village falls within the parliamentary constituency of North Essex and has its own parish council. Residents benefit from the village’s rural character while remaining within commuting distance of larger towns. The locality is part of the CO 2 postal district, indicating its proximity to Colchester’s amenities and transport links. The community’s governance structure suggests a degree of local engagement and civic involvement.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
43.4dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
36.2dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
10 months of data for Colchester
Total Crimes
44
Monthly Avg
4
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual24(55%)
Vehicle Crime6(14%)
Public Order4(9%)
Other Theft3(7%)
Criminal Damage & Arson2(5%)
Burglary2(5%)
Drugs1(2%)
Robbery1(2%)
Other Crime1(2%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Dec 2025On or near Berechurch Hall Road
Criminal Damage & Arson
Nov 2025On or near Daniel Cole Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Albany Gardens
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Berechurch Hall Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Berechurch Hall Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Berechurch Hall Road
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
2 within 3kmP
Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
837m
10 mins
P
Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
2.7km
32 mins
Transport Links
24 within 3kmMill Lane
Bus Stop63m
1 min
Hare and Hounds
Bus Stop259m
3 mins
School Lane
Bus Stop308m
4 mins
Layer Breton Heath
Bus Stop356m
4 mins
Layer Breton Heath
Bus Stop380m
5 mins
Church
Bus Stop636m
8 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
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Peter Gillies
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Affinia Associates Limited
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Map
26 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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