What type of property is 3 Luard Way, CO2 0LR?

3 Luard Way, CO2 0LR is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 3 Luard Way, CO2 0LR have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Luard Way, CO2 0LR is A with a score of 95 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2014 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Luard Way, CO2 0LR?

3 Luard Way, CO2 0LR has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft). That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO2 0LR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Luard Way, CO2 0LR heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Luard Way, CO2 0LR records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Luard Way, CO2 0LR?

3 Luard Way, CO2 0LR 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 3 Luard Way, CO2 0LR located?

3 Luard Way, CO2 0LR sits in Birch, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

Is 3 Luard Way, CO2 0LR in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Luard Way, CO2 0LR 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.

How well connected is 3 Luard Way, CO2 0LR?

The closest bus stop to 3 Luard Way, CO2 0LR is Mill Lane, 63m away. In total there are 24 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Luard Way, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0LR

EPC A

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 95

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 3 Luard Way

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

3 Luard Way is a mid-terrace house in Birch, Colchester, Colchester (CO2 0LR). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2024) returns an A (score 95), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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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.

3 Luard Way ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

A95

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2018from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromD55toE47

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2024from Jun 2018

EPC improved fromE47toA95

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC AExtended 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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Luard Way, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Luard Way 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.

3 Luard Way has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£239,000

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 5 sales in CO2 0LR: £295,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in CO2 0LR

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.

EPC Rating for 3 Luard Way runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

95 (A)

Street avg 55 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.0 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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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.

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£257k

1 Boyles Court, Holt Drive

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1 Hall Bungalows, Colchester Road, Layer Breton

CO2 0PU

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1 Finchingfield Way

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Garrod Court, Holt Drive

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Blackheath

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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

0.1 km

Mill Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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