What kind of home is 2 Clearwater, CO2 8BU?

2 Clearwater, CO2 8BU is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Clearwater, CO2 8BU?

2 Clearwater, CO2 8BU last sold for £170,000 in October 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £146,500 in October 2005, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Clearwater, CO2 8BU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2005 and October 2014, 2 Clearwater, CO2 8BU rose from £146,500 to £170,000, a change of £23,500. That works out to roughly +1.7% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Clearwater, CO2 8BU?

The current EPC rating for 2 Clearwater, CO2 8BU is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Clearwater, CO2 8BU?

2 Clearwater, CO2 8BU has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Clearwater, CO2 8BU use?

The latest EPC at 2 Clearwater, CO2 8BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2 Clearwater, CO2 8BU have?

2 Clearwater, CO2 8BU has 2 planning records on file (2 refused), most recent in October 2016. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Clearwater, CO2 8BU?

2 Clearwater, CO2 8BU 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 2 Clearwater, CO2 8BU in?

2 Clearwater, CO2 8BU sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

Is 2 Clearwater, CO2 8BU in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Clearwater, CO2 8BU 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 2 Clearwater, CO2 8BU?

The closest primary school to 2 Clearwater, CO2 8BU is Kendall Church of England Primary School (717m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Thomas Lord Audley School (916m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Clearwater, CO2 8BU?

The closest bus stop to 2 Clearwater, CO2 8BU is Brittany Way, 102m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Clearwater, Colchester, CO2 8BU

2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Clearwater

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

2 Clearwater is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO2 8BU). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory and outbuildings.

Across 2005–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £261,000 sits 53.5% above the 2014 sale of £170,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£287/sq ft) was about 47.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 12 years since the last transfer (October 2014). 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

DrivewayYes
OutbuildingsYes

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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from May 2014

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Clearwater, Colchester, CO2 8BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

2 applications on record at 2 Clearwater, Colchester, CO2 8BU

2decisions11documents5nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Jul 2016
DemolitionFull
Outcome in report
Demolish part of brick boundary wall to highway and replace with timber gates
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
161479
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DemolitionOct 2016Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 Clearwater valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£261,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£170,000

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

19 October 2014Most recent
£170,000
+16.0%over 9 years
13 October 2005
£146,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 8BU: £260,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in CO2 8BU

On the street

Versus other Clearwater homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 2 Clearwater runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,091

Street avg £3,477

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Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

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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

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

Brittany Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Kendall Church of England Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO2 8BU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 8BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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