What kind of home is 1 Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ?

1 Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ is a detached house.

When did 1 Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ last change hands?

1 Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ last sold for £83,000 in December 2000, around 26 years ago. Before that, it sold for £46,000 in May 1996, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 1996 and December 2000, 1 Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ rose from £46,000 to £83,000, a change of £37,000. That works out to roughly +13.9% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ?

1 Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (1,281 sq ft). That makes it about 17% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO2 9BQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ?

1 Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ in?

1 Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 1 Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ?

Police records around 1 Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ 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 1 Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ?

The closest primary school to 1 Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ is King's Ford Infant School and Nursery (507m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Paxman Academy (580m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ is Winston Avenue, 286m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Boadicea Way, Colchester, CO2 9BQ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

119 m²

1281 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Boadicea Way

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

1 Boadicea Way is a detached house in Colchester (CO2 9BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in November 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Held since December 2000 — that's 26 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1996–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £353,000 sits 325.3% above the 2000 sale of £83,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£65/sq ft) was about 73.8% below the postcode norm. At 119 m² it's 16.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (102 m² median across 20 EPCs).

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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 3)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2016from Nov 2014

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

20%42%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2025from Mar 2016

EPC improved fromD65toC70

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

42%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Boadicea Way, Colchester, CO2 9BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Boadicea Way has no planning applications on record.

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1 notable application 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.

Latest sale on 1 Boadicea Way was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£353,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.9% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2000)

£83,000

Growth on file: 13.9% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

1 December 2000Most recent
£83,000
+80.4%over 4 years
21 May 1996
£46,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 9BQ: £287,000 (2022–2016).

Nearby sales in CO2 9BQ

On the street

Versus other Boadicea Way homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Boadicea Way is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£697

Street avg £2,773

Strongly below

Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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

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

0.3 km

Winston Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

King's Ford Infant School and Nursery. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO2 9BQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 9BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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