What kind of home is 5 Alderman Howe Lodge, CO4 9SB?

5 Alderman Howe Lodge, CO4 9SB is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 5 Alderman Howe Lodge, CO4 9SB?

The current EPC rating for 5 Alderman Howe Lodge, CO4 9SB is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in October 2012. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Alderman Howe Lodge, CO4 9SB?

5 Alderman Howe Lodge, CO4 9SB has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (366 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Alderman Howe Lodge, CO4 9SB use?

The latest EPC at 5 Alderman Howe Lodge, CO4 9SB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Alderman Howe Lodge, CO4 9SB?

5 Alderman Howe Lodge, CO4 9SB is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 5 Alderman Howe Lodge, CO4 9SB in?

5 Alderman Howe Lodge, CO4 9SB sits in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

Is 5 Alderman Howe Lodge, CO4 9SB in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Alderman Howe Lodge, CO4 9SB show an average of 430 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Alderman Howe Lodge, CO4 9SB?

The closest primary school to 5 Alderman Howe Lodge, CO4 9SB is Highwoods Community Primary School (63m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Gilberd School (548m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Alderman Howe Lodge, CO4 9SB?

The closest bus stop to 5 Alderman Howe Lodge, CO4 9SB is Highwoods Square, 39m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Alderman Howe Lodge, Tynedale Square, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9SB

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

34 m²

366 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 5 Alderman Howe Lodge

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

5 Alderman Howe Lodge is a mid-terrace house in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9SB). It has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (around 366 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2012) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. The latest certificate is from October 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. At 34 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 31 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 34–71 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

5 Alderman Howe Lodge's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Oct 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2012

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 8 October 2022

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2012from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromD66toC76

Main Fuel

GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Community

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%60%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Alderman Howe Lodge, Tynedale Square, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Alderman Howe Lodge has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

5 Alderman Howe Lodge has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£128,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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.

On the street

Versus other Alderman Howe Lodge homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Alderman Howe Lodge outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 76 (C)

On par

Floor Area

34 m²

Street avg 40 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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

0.0 km

Highwoods Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Highwoods Community Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO4 9SB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 9SB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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