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15 Constable Close, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8RX

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
92 m²
990 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 15 Constable Close

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

15 Constable Close is a detached house in West Mersea, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 8RX). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

At 92 m² it's 15% larger than the typical home in the postcode (80 m² median across 11 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £349,000 is 32.4% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£266/sq ft) was about 61.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2020 at £263,500.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Aug 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Feb 2010
Hot Water
PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
17%55%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2020from Jul 2019
EPC improved fromF36toD67
Main Fuel
OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
55%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Constable Close, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8RX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Constable Close has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£349,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£263,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 June 2020Most recent

    £263,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO5 8RX: £220,000 (2022–2012).

On the street

Versus other Constable Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 15 Constable Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,864

Street avg £2,322

Above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 15 Constable 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£350k

1 Beach Road, West Mersea

CO5 8AA

£350k

1 Brierley Paddock, West Mersea

CO5 8GQ

£353k

1 Carriers Close, West Mersea

CO5 8NY

£358k

1 Avocet Close, East Road, West Mersea

CO5 8DQ

£332k

1 Churchfields, West Mersea

CO5 8QJ

2 bed1 bath
£375k

1 Barrow Mews, West Mersea

CO5 8GN

£320k

1 Constable Close, West Mersea

CO5 8RX

5 bed
£395k

1 Blossom Mews, Empress Drive, West Mersea

CO5 8LZ

2 bed
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

0.1 km

Playing Fields — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 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 8RX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO5 8RX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO5 8RX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

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 15 Constable Close, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8RX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.