What type of property is 1 Bell Close, CO2 8EP?

1 Bell Close, CO2 8EP is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Bell Close, CO2 8EP?

1 Bell Close, CO2 8EP last sold for £45,000 in May 1995, around 31 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Bell Close, CO2 8EP?

The current EPC rating for 1 Bell Close, CO2 8EP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Bell Close, CO2 8EP?

1 Bell Close, CO2 8EP has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 33% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO2 8EP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Bell Close, CO2 8EP heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Bell Close, CO2 8EP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Bell Close, CO2 8EP?

1 Bell Close, CO2 8EP 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 1 Bell Close, CO2 8EP located?

1 Bell Close, CO2 8EP sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

Is 1 Bell Close, CO2 8EP in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Bell Close, CO2 8EP 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 1 Bell Close, CO2 8EP?

The closest primary school to 1 Bell Close, CO2 8EP is Old Heath Community Primary School (298m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Thomas Lord Audley School (1.7km).

What transport links are near 1 Bell Close, CO2 8EP?

The closest bus stop to 1 Bell Close, CO2 8EP is Fingringhoe Road, 74m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Bell Close, Colchester, CO2 8EP

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Bell Close

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

1 Bell Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO2 8EP). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

It hasn't traded since May 1995, a hold of 31 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £250,000 sits 455.6% above the 1995 sale of £45,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£52/sq ft) was about 66.2% below the postcode norm.

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
Bathrooms1

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2019

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2019from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromD67toC71

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bell Close, Colchester, CO2 8EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Bell Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 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.

1 Bell Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£250,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1995)

£45,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 May 1995Most recent
£45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 8EP: £152,000 (2024–2013).

Nearby sales in CO2 8EP

On the street

Versus other Bell Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Bell Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£556

Street avg £1,957

Strongly below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

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Comparables

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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

Fingringhoe Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Old Heath Community Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 8EP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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