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20 Greenfield Houses, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0NJ

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
85 m²
915 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 20 Greenfield Houses

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

20 Greenfield Houses is a semi-detached house in Birch, Colchester, Colchester (CO2 0NJ). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Main heating runs on electricity.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Sept 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2018from Apr 2011
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2024from Jun 2018
EPC improved fromD57toC75
Hot Water
PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Greenfield Houses, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0NJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Greenfield Houses has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

20 Greenfield Houses has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£295,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 0NJ: £256,500 (2025–2017).

On the street

Versus other Greenfield Houses homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 20 Greenfield Houses runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 86 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 Greenfield Houses

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£297k

1 Claire Cottages, Hardys Green, Birch

CO2 0NT

£297k

1 Felstead Close

CO2 0BA

3 bed1 bath
£300k

1 Heath Cottages, The Heath, Layer De La Haye

CO2 0EE

£290k

1 Blackheath

CO2 0AE

2 bed
£288k

1 Garrod Court, Holt Drive

CO2 0BL

3 bed1 bath
£287k

1 Finchingfield Way

CO2 0AY

3 bed1 bath
£281k

1 Hall Bungalows, Colchester Road, Layer Breton

CO2 0PU

£313k

1 Green Acres Road, Layer De La Haye

CO2 0JP

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

0.3 km

Mill Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

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

Go deeper on the local area

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 0NJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO2 0NJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 0NJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 20 Greenfield Houses, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0NJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.