What type of property is 6 Bensusan Court, Iceni Way, CO2 9EF?

6 Bensusan Court, Iceni Way, CO2 9EF is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 6 Bensusan Court, Iceni Way, CO2 9EF last change hands?

6 Bensusan Court, Iceni Way, CO2 9EF last sold for £65,000 in October 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 6 Bensusan Court, Iceni Way, CO2 9EF have?

The current EPC rating for 6 Bensusan Court, Iceni Way, CO2 9EF is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Bensusan Court, Iceni Way, CO2 9EF?

6 Bensusan Court, Iceni Way, CO2 9EF has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Bensusan Court, Iceni Way, CO2 9EF heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Bensusan Court, Iceni Way, CO2 9EF records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Bensusan Court, Iceni Way, CO2 9EF?

6 Bensusan Court, Iceni Way, CO2 9EF 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 6 Bensusan Court, Iceni Way, CO2 9EF located?

6 Bensusan Court, Iceni Way, CO2 9EF sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

Is 6 Bensusan Court, Iceni Way, CO2 9EF in a safe area?

Police records around 6 Bensusan Court, Iceni Way, CO2 9EF 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 6 Bensusan Court, Iceni Way, CO2 9EF?

The closest primary school to 6 Bensusan Court, Iceni Way, CO2 9EF is King's Ford Infant School and Nursery (203m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Paxman Academy (336m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 6 Bensusan Court, Iceni Way, CO2 9EF?

The closest bus stop to 6 Bensusan Court, Iceni Way, CO2 9EF is Iceni Way, 31m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Bensusan Court, Iceni Way, Colchester, CO2 9EF

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Bedrooms

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 6 Bensusan Court

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

6 Bensusan Court is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO2 9EF). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include a balcony.

Today's modelled estimate of £139,000 sits 113.8% above the 2015 sale of £65,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 88% of similar EPCs). Last sold in October 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

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

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
BalconyYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromE47toD57

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Bensusan Court, Iceni Way, Colchester, CO2 9EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Bensusan Court has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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.

Current estimate

£139,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£65,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 October 2015Most recent
£65,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in CO2 9EF: £67,250 (2009–2009).

Nearby sales in CO2 9EF

7 Bensusan Court, Iceni Way, Colchester, CO2 9EF
Sold Jul 2009
£73,500

On the street

Versus other Iceni Way homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

6 Bensusan Court is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

57 (D)

Street avg 73 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 64 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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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.

£163k

1 Constable Court, Iceni Way

CO2 9EE

2 bed

£414k

1 Cinder Street

CO2 9GQ

2 bed1 bath

£240k

1 Arakan Close

CO2 9RD

3 bed

£301k

1 Corunna Drive

CO2 9HF

3 bed2 bath

£346k

1 Aggregate Walk

CO2 9FB

3 bed3 bath

£397k

1 Catkin Mews

CO2 9GR

3 bed2 bath

£150k

1 Apollo Mews

CO2 9NY

£154k

1 Aleckay Court, Layer Road

CO2 9LD

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

0.0 km

Iceni Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

King's Ford Infant School and Nursery. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 9EF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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