What type of property is 12 Darkhouse Lane, CO5 7HJ?

12 Darkhouse Lane, CO5 7HJ is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 12 Darkhouse Lane, CO5 7HJ last change hands?

12 Darkhouse Lane, CO5 7HJ last sold for £158,995 in March 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Darkhouse Lane, CO5 7HJ have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Darkhouse Lane, CO5 7HJ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Darkhouse Lane, CO5 7HJ?

12 Darkhouse Lane, CO5 7HJ has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Darkhouse Lane, CO5 7HJ heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Darkhouse Lane, CO5 7HJ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Darkhouse Lane, CO5 7HJ?

12 Darkhouse Lane, CO5 7HJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 12 Darkhouse Lane, CO5 7HJ located?

12 Darkhouse Lane, CO5 7HJ sits in Rowhedge, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO5 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 12 Darkhouse Lane, CO5 7HJ?

Police records around 12 Darkhouse Lane, CO5 7HJ 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 12 Darkhouse Lane, CO5 7HJ?

The closest primary school to 12 Darkhouse Lane, CO5 7HJ is St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge (351m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 12 Darkhouse Lane, CO5 7HJ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Darkhouse Lane, CO5 7HJ is Shipyard Corner, 65m away. The nearest rail option is Wivenhoe Rail Station, 584m away.

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12 Darkhouse Lane, Rowhedge, Colchester, CO5 7HJ

Property type

End terrace

Floor 1st

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Darkhouse Lane

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

12 Darkhouse Lane is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Rowhedge, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 7HJ). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on electricity.

Last sold in March 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Today's modelled estimate of £197,000 is 23.9% above the 2017 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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 2)

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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21st century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Darkhouse Lane, Rowhedge, Colchester, CO5 7HJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Darkhouse Lane has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£197,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£158,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 March 2017Most recent
£158,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO5 7HJ: £160,000 (2022–2019).

Nearby sales in CO5 7HJ

On the street

Versus other Darkhouse Lane homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Darkhouse Lane outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,564

Street avg £2,537

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Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 61 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

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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.

£250k

1 Donyland Way, Rowhedge

CO5 7JA

2 bed

£358k

1 Creek View Cottages, Maldon Road, Great Wigborough

CO5 7SB

2 bed1 bath

£313k

1 Dudley Road, Fingringhoe

CO5 7DS

3 bed

£340k

1 Church Street, Rowhedge

CO5 7EX

3 bed

£343k

1 Causeway Cottages, Mersea Road, Langenhoe

CO5 7LQ

3 bed1 bath

£455k

1 Hall Cottages, Malting Road, Peldon

CO5 7PU

3 bed2 bath

£461k

1 Colne Rise, Rowhedge

CO5 7EH

3 bed2 bath

£201k

1 Abberton Grange, Layer Road, Abberton

CO5 7NL

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

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Shipyard Corner — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge. 8 schools nearby.

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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 CO5 7HJ 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 7HJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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