What kind of home is 2 Barside Terrace, Layer Road, CO2 7HX?

2 Barside Terrace, Layer Road, CO2 7HX is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Barside Terrace, Layer Road, CO2 7HX?

2 Barside Terrace, Layer Road, CO2 7HX last sold for £152,000 in June 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Barside Terrace, Layer Road, CO2 7HX?

The current EPC rating for 2 Barside Terrace, Layer Road, CO2 7HX is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Barside Terrace, Layer Road, CO2 7HX?

2 Barside Terrace, Layer Road, CO2 7HX has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Barside Terrace, Layer Road, CO2 7HX use?

The latest EPC at 2 Barside Terrace, Layer Road, CO2 7HX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 2 Barside Terrace, Layer Road, CO2 7HX in?

2 Barside Terrace, Layer Road, CO2 7HX sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district.

Is 2 Barside Terrace, Layer Road, CO2 7HX in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Barside Terrace, Layer Road, CO2 7HX 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 2 Barside Terrace, Layer Road, CO2 7HX?

The closest primary school to 2 Barside Terrace, Layer Road, CO2 7HX is Hamilton Primary School (638m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Philip Morant School and College (931m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Barside Terrace, Layer Road, CO2 7HX?

The closest bus stop to 2 Barside Terrace, Layer Road, CO2 7HX is Turnstile Square, 39m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Barside Terrace, Layer Road, Colchester, CO2 7HX

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Barside Terrace

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

2 Barside Terrace is a semi-detached house in Colchester (CO2 7HX). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2003-2006. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £262,000 sits 72.4% above the 2013 sale of £152,000. 13 years since the last transfer (June 2013).

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 April 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Barside Terrace, Layer Road, Colchester, CO2 7HX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Barside Terrace has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 notable applications 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.

2 Barside Terrace valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£262,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£152,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 June 2013Most recent
£152,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 7HX: £305,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in CO2 7HX

On the street

Versus other Layer Road homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Barside Terrace is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,492

Street avg £3,279

On par

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Strongly below

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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

0.0 km

Turnstile Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Hamilton Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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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 7HX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 7HX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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