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James Lodge 189a, Flat 2, Shrub End Road, Colchester, CO3 4RJ

Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
59 m²
635 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About James Lodge 189a

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

James Lodge 189a is an end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO3 4RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1967-1975. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in March 2025 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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.

James Lodge 189a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Mar 2025
EPC improved fromD58toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
50%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against James Lodge 189a, Flat 2, Shrub End Road, Colchester, CO3 4RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

James Lodge 189a has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

8 notable applications 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.

James Lodge 189a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£203,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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.

On the street

Versus other Shrub End Road homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, James Lodge 189a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 59 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about James Lodge 189a

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 · every report is £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.
£203k

Vicarage Court, Flat 20, Shrub End Road

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Flat2 bed2 bath
£202k

Vicarage Court, Flat 17, Shrub End Road

CO3 4RW

Flat2 bed2 bath
£192k

Vicarage Court, Flat 15, Shrub End Road

CO3 4RW

Flat2 bed2 bath
£190k

James Lodge 189a, Flat 4, Shrub End Road

CO3 4RJ

Flat
£190k

Vicarage Court, Flat 19, Shrub End Road

CO3 4RW

Flat2 bed2 bath
£190k

Vicarage Court, Flat 22, Shrub End Road

CO3 4RW

Flat2 bed2 bath
£188k

James Lodge 189a, Flat 3, Shrub End Road

CO3 4RJ

Flat
£188k

Vicarage Court, Flat 14, Shrub End Road

CO3 4RW

Flat2 bed2 bath
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

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Huntsman — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Gosbecks Primary School. 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 CO3 4RJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO3 4RJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 4RJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

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 James Lodge 189a, Flat 2, Shrub End Road, Colchester, CO3 4RJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.