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Freshfields, East Road, East Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8TA

EPC ANotable viewsExtendable2 planning records

Estimated value

£651,000

  • Since the 2016 sale (£325,000)+100%
  • Against CO5 8TA's recent median (£535,000)+22%

Newest record on this page: January 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
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
192 m²
2067 sq ft
Energy rating
A
Score 92
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£651,000

  • Against its 2016 sale (£325,000)+100%
  • Against CO5 8TA's recent median (£535,000)+22%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for Freshfields is modelled from its 192 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CO5 8TA. 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

    192 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2018

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2016

  • Recent sales in CO5 8TA

    5 sales, median £535,000 (2026–2003)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: January 2026Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 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. 15 December 2016Most recent

    £325,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO5 8TA: £535,000 (2026–2003).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for Freshfields, East Road, East Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8TA. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn 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 Freshfields

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

Freshfields is a four-bedroom detached house in East Mersea, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 8TA). It has a recorded floor area of 192 m² (around 2067 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2018) returns an A (score 92), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 5 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include notable views and attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Today's modelled estimate of £651,000 sits 100.3% above the 2016 sale of £325,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£157/sq ft) was about 63.1% below the postcode norm. 10 years since the last transfer (December 2016). 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.

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
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • LandYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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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)
Aug 2018

EPC Rating

A
A92
B
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 August 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2018from Jul 2014
EPC improved fromF31toB82
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
SecondaryHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls
Very PoorVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2018from Aug 2018
EPC improved fromB82toA92
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Freshfields, East Road, East Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8TA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at Freshfields, East Road, East Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8TA

2decisions22documents1nearby
  1. Aug 2013
    Demolition And RebuildFull
    Outcome in report

    Demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with new.

    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    131121
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Demolition And RebuildDecision

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  • The 22 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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

0.2 km

Meeting Lane — bus stop.

Nearest stops

  • Meeting LaneBus stop219m
  • Church LaneBus stop691m
  • The Dog & PheasantBus stop1.4km
  • Waldegraves Caravan ParkBus stop1.5km

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO5 8TA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC APre-1919 build

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Comparables

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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 Freshfields is modelled from its 192 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CO5 8TA. 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 Freshfields. 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 Freshfields was lodged in August 2018 at band A and is valid until August 2028. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to Freshfields. 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. Schools and stops are measured in a straight line from CO5 8TA. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
Freshfields is in council tax band A. 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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