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12b, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7EX

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
126 m²
1356 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 12b

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

12b is a mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO2 7EX). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

At 126 m² the property is well over the postcode median (35 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2002–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £196,000 sits 122.7% above the 2018 sale of £88,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£65/sq ft) was about 56.4% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: October 2018 at £88,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2009.

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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.

12b's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 7)
Oct 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2010from Nov 2009
EPC improved fromE44toD65
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
0%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2014from Oct 2010
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Mar 2014from Feb 2014
EPC improved fromD59toF33
Heating System
Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Mar 2019from Mar 2014
EPC improved fromF33toD57
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Nov 2019from Mar 2019
EPC improved fromD57toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
80%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Oct 2021from Nov 2019
EPC improved fromC69toD58
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMaisonetteEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12b, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 12b, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7EX

1decisions3documents4nearby
  1. May 2009
    Change Of UseAmendment
    Outcome in report

    Change of use from residential to office use

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    090483
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£196,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£88,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 October 2018Most recent

    £88,000

    +151.4%over 16 years

  2. 22 February 2002

    £35,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 7EX: £100,000 (2020–2007).

On the street

Versus other Mersea Road homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 12b runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£698

Street avg £1,275

Strongly below

Floor Area

126 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12b

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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.
£199k

1 Caesar Court, Roman Circus Walk

CO2 7NG

2 bed2 bath
£205k

1 Arthur Street

CO2 7DT

£180k

1 Bourne Court, Mersea Road

CO2 7RJ

1 bed5 bath
£215k

1 Captain Gardens

CO2 7FX

2 bed1 bath
£217k

1 Aisne Road

CO2 7HZ

£176k

1 Brigadier House, Captain Gardens

CO2 7LD

1 bed1 bath
£175k

1 Bradman Court, Circular Road East

CO2 7GB

2 bed2 bath
£222k

1 Cambrai Road

CO2 7JA

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Town Railway Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St John's Green Primary School. 35 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 7EX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO2 7EX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 7EX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

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 12b, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7EX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.