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8 Discovery Way, Langham, Colchester, CO4 5JD

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor area
80 m²
861 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
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Overview

About 8 Discovery Way

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

8 Discovery Way is a semi-detached house in Langham, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 5JD). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2023. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). Main heating runs on gas: bulk lpg.

Last sale on file: £349,995 in June 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.

8 Discovery Way's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate
May 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy
—

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 May 2033

6 years remaining
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21st centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Discovery Way, Langham, Colchester, CO4 5JD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

Latest sale on 8 Discovery Way was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£353,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£349,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 June 2023Most recent

    £349,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 5JD: £479,995 (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.

Floor Area for 8 Discovery Way lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,375

Street avg £4,349

On par

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Above

Years Held

3 years

Street avg 3 years

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 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.
£348k

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£342k

1 Altius Chase

CO4 5WT

3 bed2 bath
£334k

1 Arrowsmith Walk

CO4 5FL

4 bed
£329k

1 Bennett Green

CO4 5ZR

4 bed2 bath
£379k

1 Appleton Mews

CO4 5ZQ

4 bed
£321k

1 Blade Road

CO4 5ZU

£315k

1 Bluebell Way

CO4 5UH

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

0.1 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 8 Discovery Way, Langham, Colchester, CO4 5JD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.