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3 Happy Gardens, Kelvedon Road, Inworth, Colchester, CO5 9ST

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
73 m²
786 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 3 Happy Gardens

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

3 Happy Gardens is a semi-detached house in Inworth, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 9ST). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2019 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Main heating runs on oil.

One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2014.

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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 2)
Mar 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Jan 2019
EPC improved fromD64toC75
Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (45 kWp) installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has no mains gas supply and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Happy Gardens, Kelvedon Road, Inworth, Colchester, CO5 9ST, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 3 Happy Gardens, Kelvedon Road, Inworth, Colchester, CO5 9ST

1decisions1extensions7documents1nearby
  1. Jun 2014
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    NEW PORCH, TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION AND SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION.

    Extension
    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    144606
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 7 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

3 Happy Gardens has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£282,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 2 sales in CO5 9ST: £293,500 (2013–2013).

On the street

Versus other Kelvedon Road homes

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

On epc rating, 3 Happy Gardens stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 58 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 73 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Happy Gardens

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.
£297k

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£300k

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£342k

1 Coronation Cottages, Old Road, Feering

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£229k

1 Briar Cottage, The Street, Feering

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£219k

1 Braddy Court, Kelvedon

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£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.
Full Colchester report

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Windmill Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Baynards Primary School. 8 schools 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 9ST from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO5 9ST

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO5 9ST

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

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

Common questions

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