What type of property is 8 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU?

8 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU is a semi-detached house.

When did 8 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU last change hands?

8 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU last sold for £185,000 in June 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £122,000 in February 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between February 2004 and June 2020, 8 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU rose from £122,000 to £185,000, a change of £63,000. That works out to roughly +2.6% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU?

The current EPC rating for 8 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU?

8 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU?

8 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.

Where is 8 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU located?

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

What is crime like near 8 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU?

Police records around 8 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.

Which schools serve 8 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU?

The closest bus stop to 8 Canterbury Road, CO2 7RU is Pownall Crescent, 180m away. The nearest rail option is Colchester Town Rail Station, 750m away.

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8 Canterbury Road, Colchester, CO2 7RU

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Canterbury Road

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

8 Canterbury Road is a semi-detached house in Colchester (CO2 7RU). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2004–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £231,000 is 24.9% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£246/sq ft) was about 54.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2020 for £185,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromE46toD65

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Canterbury Road, Colchester, CO2 7RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£231,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£185,000

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

4 June 2020Most recent
£185,000
+48.0%over 6 years
20 December 2013
£125,000
+2.5%over 9 years
6 February 2004
£122,000

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.

8 Canterbury Road is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£2,643

Street avg £2,504

On par

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

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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1 Aisne Road

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1 Albion Grove

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£215k

1 Captain Gardens

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2 bed1 bath

£205k

1 Arthur Street

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1 Caesar Court, Roman Circus Walk

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2 bed2 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

0.1 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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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