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

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
58 m²
624 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
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 a semi-detached house in Colchester (CO3 4RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1967-1975. At 58 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across James Lodge 189a (58–59 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (December 2014) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since July 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The latest certificate is from December 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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 EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Dec 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Dec 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2010from Jul 2010
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2014from Sept 2010
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
86%29%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against James Lodge 189a, Flat 4, 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

£190,000

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.

Floor Area for James Lodge 189a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Below

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Below

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
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.

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 4, Shrub End Road, Colchester, CO3 4RJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.