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142a, Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 0AF

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
53 m²
570 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 142a

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

142a is a semi-detached house in Colchester (CO4 0AF). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2022 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good.

At 53 m² it's 23.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (70 m² median across 26 EPCs). Across 2001–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £158,000 is 47% above the 2023 sale price. Last sale on file: £107,500 in February 2023.

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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)
Oct 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 October 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Jul 2022
EPC improved fromD57toC73
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

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Late 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 142a, Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 0AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

142a 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.
Current estimate

£158,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£107,500

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 February 2023Most recent

    £107,500

    +87.0%over 21 years

  2. 14 December 2001

    £57,500

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.

Floor Area for 142a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,028

Street avg £2,196

On par

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 142a

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

Pick your report · from £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.
£144k

1 Fiddlers House, Ipswich Road

CO4 0AF

2 bed1 bath
£176k

1 Ayloffe Road

CO4 0DU

£128k

1 Dansie Court, Compton Road

CO4 0EA

1 bed1 bath
£240k

1 Barkstead Road

CO4 0DL

£249k

1 Crown Bays Road

CO4 0BU

£250k

1 Acorn Close

CO4 0HY

3 bed
£256k

1 Dilbridge Road East

CO4 0BT

£261k

1 Fairhead Road South

CO4 0BH

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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 142a, Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 0AF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.