What was the last sold price for 5 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ?

5 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ last sold for £184,995 in May 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ?

5 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO2 7NQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 5 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ located?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ?

Police records around 5 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.

Which schools serve 5 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ?

The closest primary school to 5 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.

What transport links are near 5 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Blacksmith Lane, CO2 7NQ is Dragoon Rd, 93m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Blacksmith Lane, Colchester, CO2 7NQ

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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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 56 m² (around 603 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. At 56 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 8 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 54–112 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On the market in May 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. At 56 m² it's 23.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (73 m² median across 7 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £214,000 is 15.7% 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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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

5 Blacksmith Lane's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from May 2016

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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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.

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

£214,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£184,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 May 2016Most recent
£184,995

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

Nearby sales in CO2 7NQ

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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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