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2 Hillcrest Cottages, Mersea Road, Abberton, Colchester, CO5 7NS

3 planning records

Estimated value

£294,000

  • Since the 2023 sale (£250,000)+18%
  • Against CO5 7NS's recent median (£430,000)-32%

Newest record on this page: March 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Floor 02
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
52 m²
560 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£294,000

  • Against its 2023 sale (£250,000)+18%
  • Against CO5 7NS's recent median (£430,000)-32%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 2 Hillcrest Cottages is modelled from its 52 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CO5 7NS. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    52 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2026

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2023

  • Recent sales in CO5 7NS

    5 sales, median £430,000 (2026–2016)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: March 2026Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 3 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 November 2023Most recent

    £250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO5 7NS: £430,000 (2026–2016).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 2 Hillcrest Cottages

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

2 Hillcrest Cottages is a three-bedroom detached house in Abberton, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 7NS). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 52 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (52–130 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (76 versus a worst of 36). The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 52 m² it sits well below the postcode median (102 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £294,000 is 17.6% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£447/sq ft) was about 78.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £250,000 in November 2023.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
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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.

2 Hillcrest Cottages's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 7)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from May 2010
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Jul 2020from Jan 2020
EPC improved fromE39toD59
Low Energy Lighting
100%67%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2023from Jul 2020
EPC improved fromD59toG12
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
ElectricSolid Fuel

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Jun 2025from Aug 2023
EPC improved fromG12toD60
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Main Fuel
Solid FuelElectric

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
64%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2025from Jun 2025
EPC improved fromD60toC77
Jan 2026from Sept 2025
Windows
PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Hillcrest Cottages, Mersea Road, Abberton, Colchester, CO5 7NS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Hillcrest Cottages has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

3 applications on record at 2 Hillcrest Cottages, Mersea Road, Abberton, Colchester, CO5 7NS

3decisions3extensions29documents
  1. Jul 2015
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property

    Two storey side and rear extension

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    151029
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. PorchDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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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

92/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Edward Marke Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Langenhoe Community Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Langenhoe Community Primary SchoolPrimary486m
  • Cherry Tree AcademyPrimary2.3km
  • Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary2.5km

Nearest stops

  • Edward Marke DriveBus stop124m
  • Layer RoadBus stop134m
  • Mersea RdBus stop175m
  • Hams FarmBus stop632m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences656 reports48%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson129 reports9%
  • Other Theft128 reports9%
  • Anti-social Behaviour126 reports9%

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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 7NS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO5 7NS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO5 7NS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Early 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 2 Hillcrest Cottages is modelled from its 52 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CO5 7NS. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 2 Hillcrest Cottages. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 2 Hillcrest Cottages was lodged in January 2026 at band C and is valid until January 2036. 7 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 3 applications are matched to 2 Hillcrest Cottages. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 3 schools and 26 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CO5 7NS, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
2 Hillcrest Cottages is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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