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8 Orchard Cottages, Wick Road, Langham, Colchester, CO4 5PQ

Notable views3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
91 m²
980 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 53
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8 Orchard Cottages

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

8 Orchard Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Langham, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 5PQ). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since April 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include notable views and a conservatory.

Across 2012–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Sold January 2025 for £370,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2026.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • CloakroomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Heating systemOil
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E53
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 August 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Apr 2012
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Orchard Cottages, Wick Road, Langham, Colchester, CO4 5PQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 Orchard Cottages, Wick Road, Langham, Colchester, CO4 5PQ

1 live now
0decisions13nearby
  1. Mar 2026
    OutbuildingFull
    Outcome in report

    Garden building to incorporate a small beauty business and home officeauxiliary to the dwelling.

    Reference
    260431
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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.

8 Orchard Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£361,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£370,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 January 2025Most recent

    £370,000

    +18.5%over 5 years

  2. 23 January 2019

    £312,268

    +45.9%over 6 years

  3. 26 July 2012

    £214,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in CO4 5PQ: £212,000 (2018–2002).

On the street

Versus other Wick Road homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

53 (E)

Street avg 54 (E)

Above

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 96 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par
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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.
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Crime

430/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Birchwood Road — bus stop.

Closest school

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 5PQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.3dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Common questions

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