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Esthwaite, School Road, Langham, Colchester, CO4 5PB

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
169 m²
1819 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About Esthwaite

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

Esthwaite is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Langham, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 5PB). It has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (around 1819 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a C (score 70). Main heating runs on oil. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 169 m² the property is well over the postcode median (97 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. It changed hands recently, sold June 2025 for £630,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2023–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£346/sq ft) was about 28.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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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.

Esthwaite ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate
Feb 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 February 2032

5 years remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Esthwaite, School Road, Langham, Colchester, CO4 5PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at Esthwaite, School Road, Langham, Colchester, CO4 5PB

2decisions2extensions17documents13nearby
  1. Nov 2016
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side and rear of property

    Proposed single storey rear and side extensions, two storey side extensions, internal alterations and new workshop/garage.

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    162380
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 13 notable nearby
  • The 17 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Esthwaite valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£568,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£630,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 June 2025Most recent

    £630,000

    +5.0%over 1 year

  2. 12 October 2023

    £600,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 5PB: £425,000 (2025–2018).

On the street

Versus other School Road homes

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

On epc rating, Esthwaite stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,728

Street avg £3,300

Above

Floor Area

169 m²

Street avg 123 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Esthwaite

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

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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
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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

430/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 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 5PB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO4 5PB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 5PB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

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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