What kind of home is 2 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT?

2 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT?

2 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT last sold for £194,995 in June 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT?

The current EPC rating for 2 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT?

2 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT use?

The latest EPC at 2 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT?

2 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT is in council tax band D.

Which area is 2 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT in?

2 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

Is 2 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT 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 2 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT?

The closest primary school to 2 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT is Monkwick Junior School (877m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Thomas Lord Audley School (908m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT?

The closest bus stop to 2 Builder Gardens, CO2 9FT is Fowler Road, 65m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Builder Gardens, Colchester, CO2 9FT

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Builder Gardens

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

2 Builder Gardens is a three-bedroom detached house in Colchester (CO2 9FT). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Today's modelled estimate of £344,000 sits 76.4% above the 2013 sale of £194,995. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). 13 years since the last transfer (June 2013).

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
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

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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)

May 2023

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Builder Gardens, Colchester, CO2 9FT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Builder Gardens has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

2 Builder Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£344,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£194,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 June 2013Most recent
£194,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 9FT: £259,000 (2023–2013).

Nearby sales in CO2 9FT

On the street

Versus other Builder Gardens homes

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

On floor area, 2 Builder Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,321

Street avg £2,873

On par

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

On par

Years Held

13 years

Street avg 9 years

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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

0.1 km

Fowler Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Monkwick Junior School. 19 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 9FT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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