What type of property is 20 Broom Way, CO5 7PQ?

20 Broom Way, CO5 7PQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 20 Broom Way, CO5 7PQ?

20 Broom Way, CO5 7PQ last sold for £205,000 in November 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £135,000 in June 2012, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Broom Way, CO5 7PQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2012 and November 2016, 20 Broom Way, CO5 7PQ rose from £135,000 to £205,000, a change of £70,000. That works out to roughly +9.8% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Broom Way, CO5 7PQ?

The current EPC rating for 20 Broom Way, CO5 7PQ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Broom Way, CO5 7PQ?

20 Broom Way, CO5 7PQ has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Broom Way, CO5 7PQ heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Broom Way, CO5 7PQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Broom Way, CO5 7PQ?

20 Broom Way, CO5 7PQ 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 20 Broom Way, CO5 7PQ located?

20 Broom Way, CO5 7PQ sits in Abberton, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO5 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 20 Broom Way, CO5 7PQ?

Police records around 20 Broom Way, CO5 7PQ 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 20 Broom Way, CO5 7PQ?

The closest primary school to 20 Broom Way, CO5 7PQ is Langenhoe Community Primary School (165m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 20 Broom Way, CO5 7PQ?

The closest bus stop to 20 Broom Way, CO5 7PQ is Mersea Rd, 153m away. In total there are 19 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Broom Way, Abberton, Colchester, CO5 7PQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Broom Way

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

20 Broom Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Abberton, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 7PQ). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

On the market in November 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Across 2012–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £284,000 is 38.5% above the 2016 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas

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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 3)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2012from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromE50toC69

Heating System

Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Jul 2022from Sept 2012

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Broom Way, Abberton, Colchester, CO5 7PQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Broom Way 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.

20 Broom Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£284,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.8% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£205,000

Growth on file: 9.8% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

18 November 2016Most recent
£205,000
+51.9%over 4 years
6 June 2012
£135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO5 7PQ: £285,000 (2023–2015).

Nearby sales in CO5 7PQ

On the street

Versus other Broom Way homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,770

Street avg £3,079

On par

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 74 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.0 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.

£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

£250k

1 Donyland Way, Rowhedge

CO5 7JA

2 bed

£358k

1 Creek View Cottages, Maldon Road, Great Wigborough

CO5 7SB

2 bed1 bath

£426k

1 Church Hill, Rowhedge

CO5 7EB

4 bed2 bath

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

Mersea Rd — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Langenhoe Community Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO5 7PQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 20 Broom Way, Abberton, Colchester, CO5 7PQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.