What type of property is George Bishop Bungalow, Birch Park, CO2 0LS?

George Bishop Bungalow, Birch Park, CO2 0LS is a detached house.

What energy rating does George Bishop Bungalow, Birch Park, CO2 0LS have?

The current EPC rating for George Bishop Bungalow, Birch Park, CO2 0LS is G with a score of 8 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of George Bishop Bungalow, Birch Park, CO2 0LS?

George Bishop Bungalow, Birch Park, CO2 0LS has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft). That makes it about 27% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO2 0LS. Source: EPC Register.

How is George Bishop Bungalow, Birch Park, CO2 0LS heated?

The latest EPC at George Bishop Bungalow, Birch Park, CO2 0LS records dual fuel as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is George Bishop Bungalow, Birch Park, CO2 0LS?

George Bishop Bungalow, Birch Park, CO2 0LS is in council tax band D.

Where is George Bishop Bungalow, Birch Park, CO2 0LS located?

George Bishop Bungalow, Birch Park, CO2 0LS sits in Birch, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around George Bishop Bungalow, Birch Park, CO2 0LS?

Police records around George Bishop Bungalow, Birch Park, CO2 0LS show an average of 311 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve George Bishop Bungalow, Birch Park, CO2 0LS?

The closest primary school to George Bishop Bungalow, Birch Park, CO2 0LS is Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (1.2km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near George Bishop Bungalow, Birch Park, CO2 0LS?

The closest bus stop to George Bishop Bungalow, Birch Park, CO2 0LS is Birch Road, 1.0km away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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George Bishop Bungalow, Birch Park, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0LS

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 8

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About George Bishop Bungalow

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

George Bishop Bungalow is a detached house in Birch, Colchester, Colchester (CO2 0LS). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a G (score 8), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at G across 2 certificates since August 2015. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 66), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on dual fuel. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 65 m² it sits well below the postcode median (93 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 88% of similar EPCs).

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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.

George Bishop Bungalow's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

6.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Aug 2015

Main Fuel

WoodDual

Fuel source changed

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (30 kWp) installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC GNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has no mains gas supply and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against George Bishop Bungalow, Birch Park, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0LS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

George Bishop Bungalow 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.

George Bishop Bungalow has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£348,000

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.

On the street

Versus other Birch Park homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for George Bishop Bungalow lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

8 (G)

Street avg 39 (E)

Strongly below

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 157 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

6.0 t/year

Street avg 9.3 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

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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

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

1.0 km

Birch Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 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 0LS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 0LS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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