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1a, Studio Flat, Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester, CO4 5LD

Property type
Detached
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
1
From EPC
Floor area
27 m²
288 sq ft
Energy rating
G
Score 18
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a detached house in Mile End, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 5LD). It has a recorded floor area of 27 m² (around 288 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1983-1990. The latest certificate (April 2009) shows a G (score 18), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 64), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from April 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 27 m² it sits well below the postcode median (76 m² across 12 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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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.

1a sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Apr 2019

Current Certificate
Apr 2009

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
G18
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 29 April 2019

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC GNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has no mains gas supply and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Studio Flat, Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester, CO4 5LD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£136,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 5LD: £230,000 (2019–2015).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1a

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
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.

Crime

430/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

The Dog & Pheasant — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Myland Community Primary School. 21 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 5LD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO4 5LD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 5LD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

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 1a, Studio Flat, Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester, CO4 5LD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.