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6a, Cambridge Road, Colchester, CO3 3NS

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
134 m²
1442 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 6a

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

6a is a detached house in Colchester (CO3 3NS). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1442 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 134 m² it's 17.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (162 m² median across 37 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Oct 2012
Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (30 kWp) installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6a, Cambridge Road, Colchester, CO3 3NS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 6a is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

2 applications on record at 6a, Cambridge Road, Colchester, CO3 3NS

0decisions3documents10nearby
  1. Oct 2010
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Section fell 1 Eucalyptus Gunni (Cider Gum) and 1 adjacent x X Cupressocy Paris Leylandii (Leyland Cypress)

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    102133
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision

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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.

6a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£633,000

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 5 sales in CO3 3NS: £960,150 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Cambridge Road homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 6a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 60 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

134 m²

Street avg 212 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 9.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6a

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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
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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

Crime

229/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Ireton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Colchester Royal Grammar School. 32 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 CO3 3NS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO3 3NS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 3NS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

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

Common questions

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