When did 4 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ last change hands?

4 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ last sold for £199,995 in March 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £175,000 in December 2015. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 2015 and March 2018, 4 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ rose from £175,000 to £199,995, a change of £24,995. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ?

The current EPC rating for 4 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in November 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ?

4 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ use?

The latest EPC at 4 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ?

4 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 4 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ in?

4 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 4 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ?

Police records around 4 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ 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 4 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ?

The closest primary school to 4 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ is Hamilton Primary School (292m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Colchester Royal Grammar School (606m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ is Dragoon Rd, 93m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Blacksmith Lane, Colchester, CO2 7NQ

3 sales on record

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

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Overview

About 4 Blacksmith Lane

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

4 Blacksmith Lane is a property in Colchester (CO2 7NQ). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft) and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2015) shows a C (score 74). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The latest certificate is from November 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

8 years since the last transfer (March 2018). At 61 m² it's 16.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (73 m² median across 7 EPCs). Across 2015–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £253,000 is 26.5% above the 2018 sale price.

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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.

EPC Expired

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

Current Certificate

Nov 2015

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Expired on 27 November 2025

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Blacksmith Lane, Colchester, CO2 7NQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Blacksmith Lane 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.

4 Blacksmith Lane changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£253,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£199,995

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

27 March 2018Most recent
£199,995
+1.5%
9 February 2018
£197,000
+12.6%over 2 years
18 December 2015
£175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 7NQ: £318,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in CO2 7NQ

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.

On epc rating, 4 Blacksmith Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,279

Street avg £3,288

On par

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

On par

Years Held

8 years

Street avg 8 years

On par

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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.

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Crime

311/mo

Steady 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.

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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· 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

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