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Sallys Cottage, Daisy Green, Lexden Heath, Colchester, CO3 8NF

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
85 m²
915 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 51
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Sallys Cottage

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

Sallys Cottage is a detached house in Lexden Heath, Colchester, Colchester (CO3 8NF). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 61). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 85 m² it sits well below the postcode median (125 m² across 5 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 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.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E51
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Sallys Cottage, Daisy Green, Lexden Heath, Colchester, CO3 8NF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at Sallys Cottage, Daisy Green, Lexden Heath, Colchester, CO3 8NF

2decisions1extensions27documents1nearby
  1. Jun 2018
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Two story extension to the rear of the property. Rebuild the rear wallwhere all the single glazed doors and windows exist. Add timber frame and 15 cm of insulation to the exterior front and side of the property.

    Documents
    15 docs on file
    Reference
    181140
    Full record in report
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  • The 27 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.

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

Current estimate

£336,000

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 8NF: £343,000 (2022–2013).

On the street

Versus other Daisy Green homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, Sallys Cottage stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

51 (E)

Street avg 58 (D)

On par

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 160 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Sallys Cottage

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

Larger 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.
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1 Giraffe Row, Stanway

CO3 8DB

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£303k

1 Flamingo Crescent, Stanway

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2 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.
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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.8 km

Wood Corner — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham. 7 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 8NF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO3 8NF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 8NF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.7dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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