What type of property is 3 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL?

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

When did 3 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL last change hands?

3 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL last sold for £235,000 in August 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £86,500 in May 2000, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL?

Across 2 sales between May 2000 and August 2013, 3 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL rose from £86,500 to £235,000, a change of £148,500. That works out to roughly +7.8% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL?

The current EPC rating for 3 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL?

3 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft). That makes it about 53% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO2 0NL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL?

3 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL is in council tax band C.

Where is 3 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL located?

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

How safe is the area around 3 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL?

Police records around 3 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 3 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL?

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, CO2 0NL?

The closest bus stop to 3 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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3 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0NL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3 Creffield Cottages

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

3 Creffield Cottages is a semi-detached house in Birch, Colchester, Colchester (CO2 0NL). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since November 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 69), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 73 m² it sits well below the postcode median (154 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2000–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £321,000 is 36.6% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£299/sq ft) was about 96.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in August 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

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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)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.3 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

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

64%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Creffield Cottages, Birch Street, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

3 Creffield Cottages has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£321,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£235,000

Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

14 August 2013Most recent
£235,000
+171.7%over 13 years
14 May 2000
£86,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 0NL: £250,000 (2025–2007).

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.

Price per m² for 3 Creffield Cottages runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,219

Street avg £1,948

Strongly above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 140 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 8.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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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