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5 Blacksmith Lane, Colchester, CO2 7NQ

Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
61 m²
657 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Overview

About 5 Blacksmith Lane

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

5 Blacksmith Lane is a two-bedroom property in Colchester (CO2 7NQ). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft). The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a C (score 74). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On the market in May 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. At 61 m² it's 16.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (73 m² median across 7 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £261,000 is 41.1% above the 2016 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Heating systemGas
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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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
—
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Blacksmith Lane, Colchester, CO2 7NQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.
Current estimate

£261,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£184,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 May 2016Most recent

    £184,995

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.

On epc rating, 5 Blacksmith Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,033

Street avg £3,194

On par

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

On par

Years Held

10 years

Street avg 7 years

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Blacksmith Lane

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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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.
£280k

1 Brookside Close

CO2 7LZ

2 bed1 bath
£236k

1 Battalion Walk

CO2 7GS

2 bed1 bath
£224k

1 Amies Court, Grimston Road

CO2 7RN

2 bed1 bath
£310k

1 Barside Terrace, Layer Road

CO2 7HX

2 bed1 bath
£215k

1 Captain Gardens

CO2 7FX

2 bed1 bath
£199k

1 Caesar Court, Roman Circus Walk

CO2 7NG

2 bed2 bath
£175k

1 Bradman Court, Circular Road East

CO2 7GB

2 bed2 bath
£164k

1 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent

CO2 7QP

2 bed1 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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