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140a, Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 0AF

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
66 m²
710 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 140a

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

140a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Colchester (CO4 0AF). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in January 2020 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. At 66 m² this is the 10th smallest of 27 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 46–106 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 27 units on file.

Across 2020–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 32.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£262/sq ft) was about 41% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2021 for £186,100. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • ConciergeYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2023

EPC Rating

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

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 September 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Jan 2020
EPC improved fromD61toC74
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 140a, Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 0AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

140a has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

140a changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£190,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 32.5% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2021)

£186,100

Growth on file: 32.5% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 December 2021Most recent

    £186,100

    +32.9%over 1 year

  2. 4 December 2020

    £140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 0AF: £137,000 (2026–2024).

On the street

Versus other Ipswich Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 140a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,820

Street avg £2,130

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 140a

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

Recent ownership pattern worth a look

Pick your report · from £14.99

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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.
£144k

1 Fiddlers House, Ipswich Road

CO4 0AF

2 bed1 bath
£360k

1 Broad Oaks Park

CO4 0JX

2 bed2 bath
£250k

1 Acorn Close

CO4 0HY

3 bed
£128k

1 Dansie Court, Compton Road

CO4 0EA

1 bed1 bath
£308k

1 Clay Lane Grove

CO4 0HH

3 bed1 bath
£318k

1 Chalfont Road

CO4 0NT

3 bed1 bath
£351k

1 Edison Gardens

CO4 0AJ

3 bed1 bath
£370k

1 Gilderdale Close

CO4 0NL

3 bed1 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

Crime

430/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Valentines Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery. 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 CO4 0AF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO4 0AF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 0AF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

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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