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2 The Anchorage, East Road, East Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8UJ

Notable views3 planning records
Bedrooms
5
Council tax
Band C
Overview

About 2 The Anchorage

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

2 The Anchorage is a five-bedroom property in East Mersea, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 8UJ). It has council tax band C. Other recorded features include notable views and outbuildings. Period features are noted in the property record.

It hasn't traded since November 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • OutbuildingsYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
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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.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

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Level 3 Building Survey

Because the property has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 The Anchorage, East Road, East Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8UJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 The Anchorage has an approved single-storey extension on the planning record.

3 applications on record at 2 The Anchorage, East Road, East Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8UJ

3decisions3extensions14documents1nearby
  1. Jun 2001
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Two storey side extension and garage.

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    F/COL/01/0735
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Last sold (2007)

£499,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 November 2007Most recent

    £499,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO5 8UJ: £375,000 (2021–2001).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 The Anchorage

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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
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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

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Fen Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

3.0 km

Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery. 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 8UJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO5 8UJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO5 8UJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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