19 Sawkins Close, Langenhoe, Colchester, CO5 7LU
About 19 Sawkins Close
19 Sawkins Close is a detached house in Langenhoe, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 7LU). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Across 1995–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £355,000 sits 65.1% above the 2012 sale of £215,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£222/sq ft) was about 22.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in August 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 18 May 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
19 Sawkins Close has no planning applications on record.
A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.
Sales history & valuation
19 Sawkins Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.
£355,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 17 years.
£215,000
Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 17 years.
Sales timeline
7 August 2012Most recent
£215,000
+50.9%over 10 years1 November 2001
£142,500
+68.2%over 6 years17 March 1995
£84,700
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO5 7LU: £335,000 (2023–2020).
Nearby sales in CO5 7LU
12 Sawkins Close, Langenhoe, Colchester, CO5 7LU
Sold Sept 2023
£560,00010 Sawkins Close, Langenhoe, Colchester, CO5 7LU
Sold Jul 2023
£305,0006 Sawkins Close, Langenhoe, Colchester, CO5 7LU
Sold Jun 2021
£335,0009 Sawkins Close, Langenhoe, Colchester, CO5 7LU
Sold Oct 2020
£280,00020 Sawkins Close, Langenhoe, Colchester, CO5 7LU
Sold Sept 2020
£370,000
Versus other Sawkins Close homes
19 Sawkins Close is notably below the street on epc rating.
Price per m²
£2,389
Street avg £3,531
Floor Area
90 m²
Street avg 96 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
92/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Mersea Rd — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Langenhoe Community Primary School. 3 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.0dB







