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21 Discovery Way, Langham, Colchester, CO4 5JD

Property type
Detached
Floor area
126 m²
1356 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
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Overview

About 21 Discovery Way

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

21 Discovery Way is a detached house in Langham, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 5JD). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2023. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Main heating runs on gas: bulk lpg.

At 126 m² the property is well over the postcode median (91 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Sold October 2023 for £544,995.

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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
Sept 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
—

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 September 2033

6 years remaining
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Discovery Way, Langham, Colchester, CO4 5JD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Discovery Way has no planning applications on record.

13

But the area is active

13 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.

21 Discovery Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£567,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£544,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 October 2023Most recent

    £544,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 5JD: £424,995 (2023–2023).

On the street

Versus other Discovery Way homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

21 Discovery Way is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,325

Street avg £4,355

On par

Floor Area

126 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

3 years

Street avg 3 years

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Discovery Way

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 · 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.
£556k

1 Bradford Drive

CO4 5FT

1 bed1 bath
£508k

1 Bardsley Close

CO4 5GS

£501k

1 Achnacone Drive

CO4 5AZ

£669k

1 Braiswick Place

CO4 5YF

4 bed3 bath
£450k

1 Braiswick

CO4 5AU

4 bed
£429k

1 Bluegates Place

CO4 5XY

3 bed
£425k

1 Aldertons Cottages, Water Lane, Langham

CO4 5QD

£421k

1 Boxted Road, Mile End

CO4 5HE

3 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.
Full Colchester report

Crime

430/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St Margaret's Cross — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Langham Primary Academy. 2 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 5JD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO4 5JD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 5JD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

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 21 Discovery Way, Langham, Colchester, CO4 5JD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.