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

The Willows, Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH is a detached house.

When did The Willows, Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH last change hands?

The Willows, Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH last sold for £600,000 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for The Willows, Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH?

The current EPC rating for The Willows, Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH is G with a score of 18 out of 100, lodged in January 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a E. Source: EPC Register.

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

The Willows, Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO6 1BH. Source: EPC Register.

How is The Willows, Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH heated?

The latest EPC at The Willows, Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH records wood logs as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

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

The most recent planning decision at The Willows, Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH was a refusal for an application (ref. 232365) in December 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

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

The Willows, Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is The Willows, Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH located?

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

Is The Willows, Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH in a safe area?

Police records around The Willows, 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 The Willows, Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH?

The closest primary school to The Willows, 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 is the nearest station to The Willows, Foundry Lane, CO6 1BH?

The closest bus stop to The Willows, 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 The Willows, 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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The Willows, Foundry Lane, Copford, Colchester, CO6 1BH

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 18

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About The Willows

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

The Willows is a detached house in Copford, Colchester, Colchester (CO6 1BH). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2018) shows a G (score 18), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would lift it to E (score 52), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on wood logs.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £689,000 is 14.8% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£569/sq ft) was about 146% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused. Sold November 2019 for £600,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The Willows sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Rating

G18

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

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

A recent planning application at The Willows was refused — worth checking the council file.

Dec 2023
Full
In report
THE WILLOWS, FOUNDRY LANE, COPFORD COLCHESTER CO6 1BH DEMOLITION OF EXISTING PROPERTY AND STRUCTURES AND ERECTION OF 3 NO. NEW DWELLINGS (2 NETT ADDITIONAL) WITH PARKING AND PRIVATE AMENITY SPACE
Documents
38 docs on file
Reference
232365
View planning record
Feb 2022
New BuildOutline
In report
Outline application for residential development of four houses following demolition of 1 dwelling, workshops and outbuildings and removal of containers
Documents
26 docs on file
Reference
202408
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.

Latest sale on The Willows was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£689,000

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Last sold (2019)

£600,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 November 2019Most recent
£600,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO6 1BH: £410,500 (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.

The Willows outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,122

Street avg £3,031

Strongly above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 115 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Above

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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.

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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

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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