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3 Aleckay Court, Layer Road, Colchester, CO2 9LD

Property type
Detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
48 m²
517 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 3 Aleckay Court

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

3 Aleckay Court is a detached house in Colchester (CO2 9LD). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

3 Aleckay Court sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2016from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromD65toC70
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2026from Sept 2016
EPC improved fromC70toD68
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Ventilation
NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

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Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Aleckay Court, Layer Road, Colchester, CO2 9LD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Aleckay Court has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

3 Aleckay Court has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£133,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 3 sales in CO2 9LD: £130,000 (2024–2007).

On the street

Versus other Layer Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Aleckay Court is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 74 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 51 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Aleckay Court

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£145k

1 Aleckay Court, Layer Road

CO2 9LD

£150k

1 Apollo Mews

CO2 9NY

£161k

1 Constable Court, Iceni Way

CO2 9EE

2 bed
£169k

1 Albuera House, Eight Acre Lane

CO2 9GF

£171k

1 Bensusan Court, Iceni Way

CO2 9EF

£195k

1 Bishop Road

CO2 9DN

£199k

1 Anglia Close

CO2 9BP

£202k

1 Coats Hutton Road

CO2 9HJ

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

311/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Layer Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

King's Ford Infant School and Nursery. 27 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 9LD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO2 9LD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 9LD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Aleckay Court, Layer Road, Colchester, CO2 9LD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.