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2 The Murrells, Heath Road, Fordham Heath, Colchester, CO3 9TW

Extendable1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 2 The Murrells

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

2 The Murrells is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Fordham Heath, Colchester, Colchester (CO3 9TW). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2014) shows a C (score 72). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The latest certificate is from January 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Today's modelled estimate of £310,000 is 44.2% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£270/sq ft) was about 28.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in September 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2015.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • LandYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

2 The Murrells'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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Jan 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 The Murrells, Heath Road, Fordham Heath, Colchester, CO3 9TW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 The Murrells, Heath Road, Fordham Heath, Colchester, CO3 9TW

1decisions5documents
  1. Apr 2015
    Amendment
    Outcome in report

    Occupation of 2 The Murrells in non compliance with Condition 5 of planning permission NE/LEX/503/66 - Agricultural occupancy condition

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    150285
    Full record in report

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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.
Current estimate

£310,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£215,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 September 2015Most recent

    £215,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 9TW: £395,000 (2025–2014).

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

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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

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

Wood Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 9TW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO3 9TW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 9TW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

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

Common questions

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