When did 8 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent, CO2 7QP last change hands?

8 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent, CO2 7QP last sold for £181,995 in May 2006, around 20 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent, CO2 7QP have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent, CO2 7QP is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent, CO2 7QP?

8 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent, CO2 7QP has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 25% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO2 7QP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent, CO2 7QP heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent, CO2 7QP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent, CO2 7QP?

8 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent, CO2 7QP is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent, CO2 7QP located?

8 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent, CO2 7QP sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 8 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent, CO2 7QP?

Police records around 8 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent, CO2 7QP show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 53% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (86% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent, CO2 7QP?

The closest primary school to 8 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent, CO2 7QP is St. George's School (242m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Thomas Lord Audley School (1.2km), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent, CO2 7QP?

The closest bus stop to 8 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent, CO2 7QP is Pownall Crescent, 182m away. The nearest rail option is Colchester Town Rail Station, 781m away.

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8 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent, Colchester, CO2 7QP

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Abbey Court

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

8 Abbey Court is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO2 7QP). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in May 2006. At 66 m² it's 17.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (56 m² median across 21 EPCs).

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
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

ParkingYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

ConciergeYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

8 Abbey Court's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromB82toC77

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent, Colchester, CO2 7QP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Abbey Court 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

£186,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£181,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

2 May 2006Most recent
£181,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 7QP: £165,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in CO2 7QP

On the street

Versus other Meyrick Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 Abbey Court stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,758

Street avg £2,724

On par

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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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2 bed2 bath

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1 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent

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1 Amies Court, Grimston Road

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Battalion Walk

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2 bed1 bath

£280k

1 Brookside Close

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2 bed1 bath

£310k

1 Barside Terrace, Layer Road

CO2 7HX

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Pownall Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St. George's School. 33 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 7QP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 7QP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

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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