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6 Blade Road, Colchester, CO4 5ZU

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
132 m²
1421 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 6 Blade Road

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

6 Blade Road is a mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO4 5ZU). It has a recorded floor area of 132 m² (around 1421 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2008–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at -5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £354,000 sits 60.9% above the 2013 sale of £220,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£155/sq ft) was about 17.7% below the postcode norm. 13 years since the last transfer (June 2013).

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2013from Feb 2009
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
7%57%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2026from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromB81toC77
Low Energy Lighting
57%95%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Blade Road, Colchester, CO4 5ZU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Blade Road 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.

6 Blade Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£354,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -5.3% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£220,000

Growth on file: -5.3% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 June 2013Most recent

    £220,000

    -24.1%over 5 years

  2. 8 May 2008

    £289,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 5ZU: £370,000 (2026–2023).

On the street

Versus other Blade Road homes

Four headline reads against 40 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 6 Blade Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,667

Street avg £2,499

Strongly below

Floor Area

132 m²

Street avg 123 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6 Blade Road

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

1 Boxted Court, Dedham Road, Boxted

CO4 5SG

£361k

1 Anemone Court

CO4 5UJ

£342k

1 Altius Chase

CO4 5WT

3 bed2 bath
£334k

1 Arrowsmith Walk

CO4 5FL

4 bed
£379k

1 Appleton Mews

CO4 5ZQ

4 bed
£329k

1 Bennett Green

CO4 5ZR

4 bed2 bath
£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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

430/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Turbine Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Braiswick Primary School. 26 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 5ZU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO4 5ZU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 5ZU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

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 6 Blade Road, Colchester, CO4 5ZU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.