What type of property is 1a, Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ?

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

What energy rating does 1a, Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, 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.

What is the floor area of 1a, Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ?

1a, 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.

How is 1a, Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ heated?

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

Has 1a, Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ had any planning applications?

1a, Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in May 2022. Source: PlanIt planning register.

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

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

Where is 1a, Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ located?

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

Is 1a, Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, 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.

Which schools serve 1a, Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ?

The closest primary school to 1a, 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 1a, Boadicea Way, CO2 9BQ?

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

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1a, Boadicea Way, Colchester, CO2 9BQ

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

119 m²

1281 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a 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 D. 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).

At 119 m² it's 16.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (102 m² median across 20 EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2022.

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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)

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

Feb 2025from Nov 2014

EPC improved fromD62toC70

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

1 application on record at 1a, Boadicea Way, Colchester, CO2 9BQ

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May 2022
Conditions
Outcome in report
Application to discharge conditions 3,5,6,12 & 13 of planning consent 213138
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
220692
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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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£411,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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.

1a outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 69 (C)

On par

Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

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Comparables

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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

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