What kind of home is 4 Luard Way, CO2 0LR?

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

What energy rating does 4 Luard Way, CO2 0LR have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Luard Way, CO2 0LR is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in April 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Luard Way, CO2 0LR?

4 Luard Way, CO2 0LR has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft). That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO2 0LR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Luard Way, CO2 0LR use?

The latest EPC at 4 Luard Way, CO2 0LR records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Luard Way, CO2 0LR?

4 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.

Which area is 4 Luard Way, CO2 0LR in?

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

Is 4 Luard Way, CO2 0LR in a safe area?

Police records around 4 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.

What is the nearest station to 4 Luard Way, CO2 0LR?

The closest bus stop to 4 Luard Way, CO2 0LR is Mill Lane, 63m away. In total there are 24 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Luard Way, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0LR

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 4 Luard Way

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

4 Luard Way is a mid-terrace house in Birch, Colchester, Colchester (CO2 0LR). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since April 2015. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on electricity.

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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 3)

Apr 2018

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2015from Apr 2015

EPC improved fromD56toB89

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2018from Nov 2015

EPC improved fromB89toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

100%80%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Luard Way, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

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

Current estimate

£271,000

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 4 Luard Way runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 57 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 4.6 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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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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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· 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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