What type of property is 1 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL?

1 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 1 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL?

1 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (1,507 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO2 0NL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL?

1 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL located?

1 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL sits in Birch, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL?

Police records around 1 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL 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 1 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL?

The closest primary school to 1 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL is Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (975m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 1 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL?

The closest bus stop to 1 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL is Hare and Hounds, 128m away. In total there are 24 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0NL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

140 m²

1507 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Creffield Cottages

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

1 Creffield Cottages is a semi-detached house in Birch, Colchester, Colchester (CO2 0NL). It has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (around 1507 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% 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.

1 Creffield Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Nov 2014

EPC improved fromE48toD59

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919 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 1 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Creffield Cottages 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.

1 Creffield Cottages has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£405,000

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 0NL: £250,000 (2025–2009).

Nearby sales in CO2 0NL

On the street

Versus other Birch Street homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Creffield Cottages stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 46 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

140 m²

Street avg 129 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.4 t/year

Street avg 8.7 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

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Comparables

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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

0.1 km

Hare and Hounds — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 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 0NL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 0NL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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