What kind of home is Rosemerryn, Birch Street, CO2 0NL?

Rosemerryn, Birch Street, CO2 0NL is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did Rosemerryn, Birch Street, CO2 0NL last change hands?

Rosemerryn, Birch Street, CO2 0NL last sold for £318,000 in November 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £199,995 in June 2001, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Rosemerryn, Birch Street, CO2 0NL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2001 and November 2012, Rosemerryn, Birch Street, CO2 0NL rose from £199,995 to £318,000, a change of £118,005. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Rosemerryn, Birch Street, CO2 0NL?

The current EPC rating for Rosemerryn, Birch Street, CO2 0NL is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in October 2014. It has dropped from a D recorded in September 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Rosemerryn, Birch Street, CO2 0NL?

Rosemerryn, Birch Street, CO2 0NL has a recorded floor area of 185 m² (1,991 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 32% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO2 0NL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Rosemerryn, Birch Street, CO2 0NL use?

The latest EPC at Rosemerryn, Birch Street, CO2 0NL records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Rosemerryn, Birch Street, CO2 0NL have?

Rosemerryn, Birch Street, CO2 0NL has council approval for rear extension granted in December 2002 under ref. F/COL/02/1787. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Rosemerryn, Birch Street, CO2 0NL?

Rosemerryn, Birch Street, CO2 0NL is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Rosemerryn, Birch Street, CO2 0NL in?

Rosemerryn, Birch Street, CO2 0NL sits in Birch, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

Is Rosemerryn, Birch Street, CO2 0NL in a safe area?

Police records around Rosemerryn, 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.

What schools are near Rosemerryn, Birch Street, CO2 0NL?

The closest primary school to Rosemerryn, 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 Rosemerryn, Birch Street, CO2 0NL?

The closest bus stop to Rosemerryn, 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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Rosemerryn, Birch Street, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0NL

2 planning records

Estimated value

£548,000

Since the 2012 sale (£318,000)+72%
Against CO2 0NL's recent median (£235,000)+133%

Newest record on this page: August 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

185 m²

1991 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About this valuation

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Our estimate

£548,000

Against its 2012 sale (£318,000)+72%
Against CO2 0NL's recent median (£235,000)+133%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for Rosemerryn is modelled from its 185 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CO2 0NL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
185 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2014
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2012
Recent sales in CO2 0NL
5 sales, median £235,000 (2025–2007)

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Planning	1 of 2 applications	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Rosemerryn valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

12 November 2012Most recent
£318,000
+59.0%over 11 years
17 June 2001
£199,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 0NL: £235,000 (2025–2007).

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Risks

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Overview

About Rosemerryn

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

Rosemerryn is a four-bedroom detached house in Birch, Colchester, Colchester (CO2 0NL). It has a recorded floor area of 185 m² (around 1991 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2014) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (September 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 69), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from October 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 185 m² the property is well over the postcode median (131 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2001–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £548,000 sits 72.3% above the 2012 sale of £318,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 14 years since the last transfer (November 2012).

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What this property has

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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.

Rosemerryn's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Oct 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2014

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 11 October 2024

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromD61toE54

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Low Energy Lighting

34%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

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

Rosemerryn has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at Rosemerryn, Birch Street, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0NL

2decisions1extensions8documents1nearby

Dec 2002
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Conservatory to rear elevation.
Extension
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
F/COL/02/1787
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RenovationMay 2013Decision

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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.

Floor Area for Rosemerryn runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,719

Street avg £2,323

Below

Floor Area

185 m²

Street avg 122 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.8 t/year

Street avg 8.5 t/year

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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.

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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.

Nearest schools

Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary975m
Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary2.6km

Nearest stops

Hare and HoundsBus stop128m
Mill LaneBus stop129m
Layer Breton HeathBus stop215m
Layer Breton HeathBus stop245m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences1,964 reports45%
Anti-social Behaviour433 reports10%
Vehicle Crime333 reports8%
Public Order314 reports7%

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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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Comparables

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for Rosemerryn is modelled from its 185 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CO2 0NL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for Rosemerryn. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for Rosemerryn was lodged in October 2014 at band E and expired in October 2024, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to Rosemerryn. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 2 schools and 24 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CO2 0NL, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: Rosemerryn is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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