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2 Blacksmith Lane, Colchester, CO2 7NQ

Floor area
112 m²
1206 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 80
Council tax
Band D
Overview

About 2 Blacksmith Lane

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

2 Blacksmith Lane is a property in Colchester (CO2 7NQ). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft) and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2015) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). The latest certificate is from November 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 112 m² the property is well over the postcode median (61 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £358,000 is 35.1% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£220/sq ft) was about 22% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in December 2015.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Nov 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C80
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
—
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Blacksmith Lane, Colchester, CO2 7NQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Blacksmith Lane has no planning applications on record.

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

Current estimate

£358,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£265,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 December 2015Most recent

    £265,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 7NQ: £318,000 (2025–2018).

On the street

Versus other Blacksmith Lane homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 2 Blacksmith Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,366

Street avg £3,290

Strongly below

Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

10 years

Street avg 7 years

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Blacksmith Lane

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.
£354k

1 Barrington Road

CO2 7RP

4 bed1 bath
£345k

1 Camlet Way

CO2 7NS

£373k

1 Abbey Field View

CO2 7US

3 bed2 bath
£333k

1 Blacksmith Lane

CO2 7NQ

3 bed2 bath
£407k

1 Britannia Mews

CO2 7TJ

4 bed
£310k

1 Barside Terrace, Layer Road

CO2 7HX

2 bed1 bath
£303k

1 Brigade Grove

CO2 7FY

3 bed2 bath
£433k

1 Baynard Green

CO2 7UN

4 bed2 bath
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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Dragoon Rd — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Hamilton Primary School. 32 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 7NQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO2 7NQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 7NQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

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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