What kind of home is Lion Lodge, Birch Park, CO2 0LS?

Lion Lodge, Birch Park, CO2 0LS is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for Lion Lodge, Birch Park, CO2 0LS?

The current EPC rating for Lion Lodge, Birch Park, CO2 0LS is E with a score of 41 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Lion Lodge, Birch Park, CO2 0LS?

Lion Lodge, Birch Park, CO2 0LS has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO2 0LS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Lion Lodge, Birch Park, CO2 0LS use?

The latest EPC at Lion Lodge, Birch Park, CO2 0LS records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Lion Lodge, Birch Park, CO2 0LS?

Lion Lodge, Birch Park, CO2 0LS is in council tax band D.

Which area is Lion Lodge, Birch Park, CO2 0LS in?

Lion Lodge, Birch Park, CO2 0LS sits in Birch, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

Is Lion Lodge, Birch Park, CO2 0LS in a safe area?

Police records around Lion Lodge, 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.

What schools are near Lion Lodge, Birch Park, CO2 0LS?

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

What is the nearest station to Lion Lodge, Birch Park, CO2 0LS?

The closest bus stop to Lion Lodge, 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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Lion Lodge, Birch Park, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0LS

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 41

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About Lion Lodge

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

Lion Lodge is a detached house in Birch, Colchester, Colchester (CO2 0LS). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows an E (score 41), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 101), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

At 71 m² it's 23.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (93 m² median across 8 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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2020

EPC Rating

E41

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 November 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromF28toE41

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached BungalowEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, 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 Lion Lodge, Birch Park, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0LS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Lion Lodge 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.

Lion Lodge has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£381,000

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.

Habitable Rooms for Lion Lodge lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

41 (E)

Street avg 35 (F)

On par

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 156 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 9.3 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

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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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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 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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FAQ

Common questions

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