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Nelmes, Mill Lane, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0NG
This 132 square metre property in Birch, Colchester, Colchester carries an energy performance rating of F, suggesting potential for energy improvements. It is heated by oil-fired central heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £525,000 in 2022.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Floor Area
132 m²
Council Tax
Band F
Property Features
Built 1967–1975
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
F
F38
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
9.3 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£568,000
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Transaction history
£525,000Latest
Dec 2022Source: HM Land Registry
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Apr 2021
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Jan 2021
£405,000
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Nov 2016
£556,000
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Nov 2013
£250,000
Cornerways Mill Lane Birch Colchester CO2 0NG
Jul 2012
£340,000
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Aug 2011
£250,000
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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 Mill Lane
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 11 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£3,977/£2,071 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than all similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
3 years/15 years avg
ShorterLonger
Lowest among similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
38 (F)/59 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 9% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
132 m²/138 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Around average
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
9.3 t/year/8.3 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 9% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
6 rooms/6 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
43.2dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
36.1dB
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
909m
11 mins
P
Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
2.7km
33 mins
Transport Links
23 within 3kmMill Lane
Bus Stop123m
1 min
Hare and Hounds
Bus Stop199m
2 mins
Layer Breton Heath
Bus Stop298m
4 mins
Layer Breton Heath
Bus Stop317m
4 mins
School Lane
Bus Stop388m
5 mins
Church
Bus Stop575m
7 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
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Whybrow & Dodds Limited
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Paul Stanford Consultancy Service
Colchester
RICS
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Concordia Residential Limited
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Peter Gillies
Essex
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Affinia Associates Limited
Colchester
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Map
25 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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