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

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
88 m²
947 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 9 Orchard Cottages

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

9 Orchard Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Langham, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 5PQ). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. Other recorded features include a conservatory and attached land beyond the plot. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Last sold in January 2018, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Today's modelled estimate of £368,000 is 16.8% above the 2018 sale price.

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
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff street
  • LandYes
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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.

9 Orchard Cottages ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate
Mar 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 March 2027

6 months remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Orchard Cottages, Wick Road, Langham, Colchester, CO4 5PQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Orchard Cottages 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.

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

Current estimate

£368,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£315,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 January 2018Most recent

    £315,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 5PQ: £214,000 (2025–2008).

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.

9 Orchard Cottages outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 51 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 9 Orchard Cottages

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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£342k

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1 Boxted Road, Mile End

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3 bed2 bath
£429k

1 Bluegates Place

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3 bed
£315k

1 Bluebell Way

CO4 5UH

3 bed1 bath
£302k

1 Augustus Close

CO4 5GF

3 bed1 bath
£379k

1 Appleton Mews

CO4 5ZQ

4 bed
£334k

1 Arrowsmith Walk

CO4 5FL

4 bed
£329k

1 Bennett Green

CO4 5ZR

4 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

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
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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