What kind of home is 21 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU?

21 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 21 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU last change hands?

21 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU last sold for £140,000 in September 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £48,000 in October 1998, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 21 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 1998 and September 2011, 21 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU rose from £48,000 to £140,000, a change of £92,000. That works out to roughly +8.7% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 21 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU have?

The current EPC rating for 21 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. It has dropped from a D recorded in November 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU?

21 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 29% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO2 7RU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU use?

The latest EPC at 21 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 21 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU?

21 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU 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 21 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU in?

21 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

Is 21 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU in a safe area?

Police records around 21 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU 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.

What schools are near 21 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU?

The closest primary school to 21 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU is St. George's School (61m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Thomas Lord Audley School (1.3km), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 21 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU?

The closest bus stop to 21 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU is Pownall Crescent, 180m away. The nearest rail option is Colchester Town Rail Station, 750m away.

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21 Canterbury Road, Colchester, CO2 7RU

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 21 Canterbury Road

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

21 Canterbury Road is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO2 7RU). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (November 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 2-band jump.

Across 1998–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £264,000 sits 88.6% above the 2011 sale of £140,000. At 90 m² it's 28.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (70 m² median across 35 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). 15 years since the last transfer (September 2011).

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Building

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.

21 Canterbury Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2021

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Nov 2010

EPC improved fromD57toE52

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Canterbury Road, Colchester, CO2 7RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Canterbury Road 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£264,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.7% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£140,000

Growth on file: 8.7% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

1 September 2011Most recent
£140,000
+191.7%over 12 years
15 October 1998
£48,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 7RU: £215,000 (2025–2025).

Nearby sales in CO2 7RU

On the street

Versus other Canterbury Road homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 21 Canterbury Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,556

Street avg £2,541

Strongly below

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

Full Colchester report

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Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Pownall Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St. George's School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO2 7RU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 7RU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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