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2 Chandlers Close, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8DY

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
185 m²
1991 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Chandlers Close

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

2 Chandlers Close is a four-bedroom detached house in West Mersea, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 8DY). It has a recorded floor area of 185 m² (around 1991 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average. Main heating runs on oil.

At 185 m² the property is well over the postcode median (81 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2006–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £603,000 sits 115.4% above the 2017 sale of £280,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£141/sq ft) was about 31% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 9 years since the last transfer (August 2017).

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDetached

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2011from Mar 2010
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
10%43%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2025from Jun 2011
EPC improved fromE49toC72
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Low Energy Lighting
43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Chandlers Close, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8DY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Chandlers Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 2 Chandlers Close, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8DY

2decisions2extensions21documents1nearby
  1. Apr 2019
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side and rear of property

    Rear & Side Extensions

    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    190054
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 21 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

2 Chandlers Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£603,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£280,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 August 2017Most recent

    £280,000

    +43.6%over 7 years
  2. 5 August 2010

    £195,000

    -9.3%over 3 years
  3. 24 August 2006

    £215,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO5 8DY: £174,000 (2016–2001).

On the street

Versus other Chandlers Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 Chandlers Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,514

Street avg £2,456

Strongly below

Floor Area

185 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Chandlers Close

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

Larger development activity nearby

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
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.

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

0.3 km

Mill Road Corner — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Mersea Island School. 1 school 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 8DY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO5 8DY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO5 8DY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Chandlers Close, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8DY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.