What kind of home is 8 Hanover Square, CO5 9QN?

8 Hanover Square, CO5 9QN is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 8 Hanover Square, CO5 9QN?

The current EPC rating for 8 Hanover Square, CO5 9QN is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in July 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Hanover Square, CO5 9QN?

8 Hanover Square, CO5 9QN has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft). That makes it about 42% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO5 9QN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Hanover Square, CO5 9QN use?

The latest EPC at 8 Hanover Square, CO5 9QN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Hanover Square, CO5 9QN?

8 Hanover Square, CO5 9QN 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.

Which area is 8 Hanover Square, CO5 9QN in?

8 Hanover Square, CO5 9QN sits in Feering, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO5 postcode district in Essex.

Is 8 Hanover Square, CO5 9QN in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Hanover Square, CO5 9QN 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.

What schools are near 8 Hanover Square, CO5 9QN?

The closest primary school to 8 Hanover Square, CO5 9QN is Feering Church of England Primary School (871m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 8 Hanover Square, CO5 9QN?

The closest bus stop to 8 Hanover Square, CO5 9QN is New Lane, 353m away. The nearest rail option is Kelvedon Rail Station, 1.9km away.

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8 Hanover Square, Feering, Colchester, CO5 9QN

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Hanover Square

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

8 Hanover Square is a semi-detached house in Feering, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 9QN). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2015) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 53 m² it sits well below the postcode median (95 m² across 22 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Jul 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2015

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2015from Feb 2014

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Hanover Square, Feering, Colchester, CO5 9QN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Hanover Square has no planning applications on record.

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.

8 Hanover Square has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£261,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO5 9QN: £450,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in CO5 9QN

On the street

Versus other Hanover Square homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 8 Hanover Square lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 63 (D)

Above

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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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.

£297k

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2 bed2 bath

£229k

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1 Braddy Court, Kelvedon

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1 Alexandra Cottages, Layer Marney

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£328k

1 Church Farm Cottages, The Street, Feering

CO5 9QJ

£342k

1 Coronation Cottages, Old Road, Feering

CO5 9QW

£371k

1 Birch Holt Cottages, Maldon Road, Layer Marney

CO5 9XG

3 bed1 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.

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

New Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Feering Church of England Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO5 9QN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO5 9QN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.6dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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