What type of property is 2b, Church Street, CO5 7EX?

2b, Church Street, CO5 7EX is a detached house.

What energy rating does 2b, Church Street, CO5 7EX have?

The current EPC rating for 2b, Church Street, CO5 7EX is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in January 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2b, Church Street, CO5 7EX?

2b, Church Street, CO5 7EX has a recorded floor area of 144 m² (1,550 sq ft). That makes it about 50% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO5 7EX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2b, Church Street, CO5 7EX heated?

The latest EPC at 2b, Church Street, CO5 7EX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2b, Church Street, CO5 7EX?

The only planning records linked to 2b, Church Street, CO5 7EX are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is 2b, Church Street, CO5 7EX located?

2b, Church Street, CO5 7EX sits in Rowhedge, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO5 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 2b, Church Street, CO5 7EX?

Police records around 2b, Church Street, CO5 7EX show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2b, Church Street, CO5 7EX?

The closest primary school to 2b, Church Street, CO5 7EX is St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge (349m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 2b, Church Street, CO5 7EX?

The closest bus stop to 2b, Church Street, CO5 7EX is Shipyard Corner, 177m away. The nearest rail option is Wivenhoe Rail Station, 558m away.

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2b, Church Street, Rowhedge, Colchester, CO5 7EX

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

144 m²

1550 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2b

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

2b is a detached house in Rowhedge, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 7EX). It has a recorded floor area of 144 m² (around 1550 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1967-1975. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 144 m² the property is well over the postcode median (92 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2020.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Jan 2020

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Oct 2008

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Jul 2015from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromE53toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Jan 2020from Jul 2015

Low Energy Lighting

3%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2b, Church Street, Rowhedge, Colchester, CO5 7EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2b, Church Street, Rowhedge, Colchester, CO5 7EX

0decisions3documents

Nov 2020
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Walnut. Fell due to proximity to building (3 metres) and size (trunk = 1.75 mtr girth). Root growth starting to lift outside block paving between tree and building. Tree also causes hazard for cars and pedestrians coming down Church Street during the mo
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
202554
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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.

2b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£499,000

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO5 7EX: £250,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in CO5 7EX

On the street

Versus other Church Street homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 2b stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

144 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

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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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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Shipyard Corner — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO5 7EX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO5 7EX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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