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1 Fitzwalter Road, Colchester, CO3 3SS

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
281 m²
3025 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band G
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Overview

About 1 Fitzwalter Road

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

1 Fitzwalter Road is a detached house in Colchester (CO3 3SS). It has a recorded floor area of 281 m² (around 3025 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 281 m² it's 22.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (230 m² median across 9 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs).

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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.

1 Fitzwalter Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
11.0 t/year
Occupancy
—

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2016from Aug 2015
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
80%52%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2016from Mar 2016
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Jun 2026from Jun 2016
EPC improved fromD65toC71
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
52%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (25 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Fitzwalter Road, Colchester, CO3 3SS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Fitzwalter Road has an approved front extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 1 Fitzwalter Road, Colchester, CO3 3SS

1decisions1extensions5documents10nearby
  1. Aug 2001
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Front of property

    Proposed 2m extension to front to provide increased study accommodation and disabled toilet

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    F/COL/01/1090
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision

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  • The 5 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

1 Fitzwalter Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£1,092,000

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 3SS: £925,000 (2025–2018).

On the street

Versus other Fitzwalter Road homes

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

On epc rating, 1 Fitzwalter Road stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 62 (D)

Above

Floor Area

281 m²

Street avg 238 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

11.0 t/year

Street avg 9.2 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Fitzwalter Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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
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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

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

Crime

229/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Fitzwalter Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Benedict's Catholic College. 31 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 3SS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO3 3SS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 3SS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

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 1 Fitzwalter Road, Colchester, CO3 3SS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.