When did 2 Skipper Grove, CO3 0AP last change hands?

2 Skipper Grove, CO3 0AP last sold for £179,995 in April 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Skipper Grove, CO3 0AP?

The current EPC rating for 2 Skipper Grove, CO3 0AP is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in February 2016. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Skipper Grove, CO3 0AP?

2 Skipper Grove, CO3 0AP has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Skipper Grove, CO3 0AP heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Skipper Grove, CO3 0AP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Skipper Grove, CO3 0AP?

2 Skipper Grove, CO3 0AP is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 2 Skipper Grove, CO3 0AP located?

2 Skipper Grove, CO3 0AP sits in Stanway, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO3 postcode district.

Is 2 Skipper Grove, CO3 0AP in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Skipper Grove, CO3 0AP show an average of 229 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Skipper Grove, CO3 0AP?

The closest primary school to 2 Skipper Grove, CO3 0AP is Stanway Primary School (925m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stanway School (1.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Skipper Grove, CO3 0AP?

The closest bus stop to 2 Skipper Grove, CO3 0AP is Cornflower Close, 82m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Skipper Grove, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0AP

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Skipper Grove

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

2 Skipper Grove is a two-bedroom detached house in Stanway, Colchester, Colchester (CO3 0AP). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. At 64 m² this is the 7th smallest of 12 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 51–90 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. Other recorded features include outbuildings. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 82% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £227,000 is 26.1% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£261/sq ft) was about 29.4% below the postcode norm. Last sold in April 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 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
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road
OutbuildingsYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

2 Skipper Grove's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 January 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Skipper Grove, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Skipper Grove 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

£227,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£179,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 April 2016Most recent
£179,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 0AP: £235,000 (2026–2016).

Nearby sales in CO3 0AP

On the street

Versus other Skipper Grove homes

Three headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Skipper Grove is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

EPC Rating

79 (C)

Street avg 81 (B)

Below

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.1 t/year

Strongly 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.

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Crime

229/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cornflower Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Stanway Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO3 0AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 0AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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