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The Gate House, Layer Road, Abberton, Colchester, CO5 7NH

4 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
11
From EPC
Floor area
302 m²
3251 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About The Gate House

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

The Gate House is a detached house in Abberton, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 7NH). It has a recorded floor area of 302 m² (around 3251 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 302 m² the property is well over the postcode median (122 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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 Gate House's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
10.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DDetached over 300m²Extended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property is a large detached home over 300m² and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Gate House, Layer Road, Abberton, Colchester, CO5 7NH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at The Gate House was refused — worth checking the council file.

4 applications on record at The Gate House, Layer Road, Abberton, Colchester, CO5 7NH

4decisions1extensions27documents
  1. Nov 2004
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Single storey side extension to be used as an entrance/boot room.

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    F/COL/04/1893
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. New BuildDecision
  4. New BuildDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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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.

The Gate House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

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 7NH: £656,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Layer Road homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, The Gate House stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 61 (D)

On par

Floor Area

302 m²

Street avg 156 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

10.0 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

11 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Gate House

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £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.
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£303k

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1 Bracken Way, Abberton

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£617k

1 Brand Drive, Langenhoe

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4 bed

1 Brick Cottages, Peldon Road, Little Wigborough

CO5 7RB

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

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Layer Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO5 7NH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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