What type of property is 14 Bell Close, CO2 8EP?

14 Bell Close, CO2 8EP is a semi-detached house.

When did 14 Bell Close, CO2 8EP last change hands?

14 Bell Close, CO2 8EP last sold for £152,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £27,000 in February 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 14 Bell Close, CO2 8EP appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between February 1996 and June 2024, 14 Bell Close, CO2 8EP rose from £27,000 to £152,000, a change of £125,000. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 14 Bell Close, CO2 8EP have?

The current EPC rating for 14 Bell Close, CO2 8EP is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Bell Close, CO2 8EP?

14 Bell Close, CO2 8EP has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft). That makes it about 26% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO2 8EP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Bell Close, CO2 8EP heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Bell Close, CO2 8EP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Bell Close, CO2 8EP?

14 Bell Close, CO2 8EP is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 14 Bell Close, CO2 8EP located?

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

What is crime like near 14 Bell Close, CO2 8EP?

Police records around 14 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 14 Bell Close, CO2 8EP?

The closest primary school to 14 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 14 Bell Close, CO2 8EP?

The closest bus stop to 14 Bell Close, CO2 8EP is Fingringhoe Road, 74m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Bell Close, Colchester, CO2 8EP

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 14 Bell Close

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

14 Bell Close is a semi-detached house in Colchester (CO2 8EP). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 61 m² this is the 4th smallest of 9 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 50–93 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2013. Between certificates, main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£231/sq ft) was about 72.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 61 m² it's 25.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (82 m² median across 8 EPCs). Most recent transfer: June 2024 at £152,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Bell Close, Colchester, CO2 8EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Bell Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

14 Bell Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£145,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£152,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

26 June 2024Most recent
£152,000
+32.2%over 18 years
30 May 2006
£115,000
+325.9%over 10 years
16 February 1996
£27,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 8EP: £152,500 (2019–2010).

Nearby sales in CO2 8EP

On the street

Versus other Bell Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 14 Bell Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,492

Street avg £1,988

Above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

On par

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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

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