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28 Greenfield Houses, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0NJ
This 41 square metre property in Birch, Colchester, Colchester carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by electric heating and is currently listed as social housing. The property last sold for £100,000 in 2017, up from £72,500 previously.
Property Type
Ground Floor Maisonette
Bedrooms
1
Floor Area
41 m²
Council Tax
Band A
Property Features
Built 1950–1966
Communal Garden
Shared with other residents
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.5 t/year
Tenure
Rented
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
May 2022from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromD59toF34
Main Fuel
Solid FuelElectric
Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Immersion
Hot water system changed
Feb 2023from May 2022
EPC improved fromF34toC71
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Hot Water
ImmersionMain System
Hot water system upgraded
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£131,000
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Transaction history
+37.9%(6y)
£100,000Latest
Mar 2017£72,500
Nov 2010Source: HM Land Registry
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Mar 2025
£385,000
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May 2020
£280,000
42 Greenfield Houses Birch Colchester CO2 0NJ
Oct 2019
£256,500
12 Greenfield Houses Birch Colchester CO2 0NJ
Apr 2016
£260,000
9a Greenfield Houses Birch Colchester CO2 0NJ
Oct 2015
£229,995
16 Greenfield Houses Birch Colchester CO2 0NJ
Feb 2015
£147,500
1 / 3
House Price Index
Colchester-0.3%
95.3
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Greenfield Houses
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Comparing to 7 other flats on this street
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
71 (C)/71 (C) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Around average
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
41 m²/40 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Around average
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
1.5 t/year/2.1 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 86% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
2 rooms/2 rooms avg
FewerMore
Around average
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (flats) 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
43.1dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
36.2dB
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
831m
10 mins
P
Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
2.9km
35 mins
Transport Links
22 within 3kmMill Lane
Bus Stop330m
4 mins
Hare and Hounds
Bus Stop424m
5 mins
School Lane
Bus Stop424m
5 mins
Layer Breton Heath
Bus Stop514m
6 mins
Layer Breton Heath
Bus Stop522m
6 mins
Church
Bus Stop768m
9 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
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Paul Stanford Consultancy Service
Colchester
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Concordia Residential Limited
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Peter Gillies
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Affinia Associates Limited
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Map
24 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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