What type of property is 14 Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH?

14 Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 14 Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH?

14 Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH last sold for £395,000 in November 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £83,500 in May 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 14 Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH changed over time?

Across 3 sales between May 1998 and November 2020, 14 Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH rose from £83,500 to £395,000, a change of £311,500. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 14 Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH have?

The current EPC rating for 14 Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH?

14 Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (1,206 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 14 Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH had any planning applications?

14 Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in February 2016 under ref. 160035. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 14 Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH?

14 Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH is in council tax band D.

Where is 14 Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH located?

14 Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH sits in Copford, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO6 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 14 Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH?

Police records around 14 Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 63% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 14 Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH?

The closest primary school to 14 Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH is Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.3km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stanway School (2.7km).

What transport links are near 14 Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH?

The closest bus stop to 14 Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH is Copford Lane, 283m away. The nearest rail option is Marks Tey Rail Station, 1.2km away.

Are there any environmental risks at 14 Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH?

Strategic noise mapping records 61.92 dB daytime road noise at the postcode (and 55.89 dB at night), above the WHO 55 dB daytime guideline.

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14 Foundry Lane, Copford, Colchester, CO6 1BH

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

112 m²

1206 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 14 Foundry Lane

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

14 Foundry Lane is a detached house in Copford, Colchester, Colchester (CO6 1BH). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £470,000 is 19% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£328/sq ft) was about 38.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £395,000 in November 2020.

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Risks

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similar homes nearby

Trends

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromD65toC71

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Foundry Lane, Copford, Colchester, CO6 1BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oct 2016
Conditions
In report
Variation of condition 3 (materials) of application No. 160035
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
162275
View planning record
Feb 2016
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Proposed extension to rear and first floor extension over garage.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
160035
View planning record

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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.

14 Foundry Lane has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£470,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£395,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

2 November 2020Most recent
£395,000
+83.7%over 9 years
17 December 2010
£215,000
+157.5%over 12 years
21 May 1998
£83,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO6 1BH: £427,500 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in CO6 1BH

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On the street

Versus other Foundry Lane homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 Foundry Lane is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,527

Street avg £3,267

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Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Copford Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO6 1BH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

61.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO6 1BH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

55.9dB

Moderate

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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