What type of property is 20 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU?

20 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 20 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU sell for?

20 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU last sold for £210,000 in May 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £55,900 in March 2013, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2013 and May 2018, 20 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU rose from £55,900 to £210,000, a change of £154,100. That works out to roughly +28.8% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU?

20 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU?

20 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU 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.

Where is 20 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU located?

20 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU sits in Chappel, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO6 postcode district in Essex.

Is 20 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU 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 20 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU?

The closest primary school to 20 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU is Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School (158m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 20 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU?

The closest bus stop to 20 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU is School, 150m away. The nearest rail option is Chappel & Wakes Colne Rail Station, 712m away.

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20 Swan Grove, Chappel, Colchester, CO6 2DU

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 20 Swan Grove

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

20 Swan Grove is an end-of-terrace house in Chappel, Colchester, Colchester (CO6 2DU). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Main heating runs on oil.

Across 2013–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 28.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £236,000 is 12.4% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£260/sq ft) was about 66.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in May 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2018from Jun 2009

Low Energy Lighting

15%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2025from Jun 2018

EPC improved fromD58toC75

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (38 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Swan Grove, Chappel, Colchester, CO6 2DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Swan Grove has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

20 Swan Grove has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2013.

Current estimate

£236,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 28.8% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£210,000

Growth on file: 28.8% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

30 May 2018Most recent
£210,000
+275.7%over 5 years
4 March 2013
£55,900

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO6 2DU: £220,000 (2021–2017).

Nearby sales in CO6 2DU

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On the street

Versus other Swan Grove homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 20 Swan Grove stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,800

Street avg £2,366

Above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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2 bed

£343k

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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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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO6 2DU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO6 2DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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