What type of property is 22 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU?

22 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 22 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU have?

The current EPC rating for 22 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 22 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU?

22 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO6 2DU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 22 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU heated?

The latest EPC at 22 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 22 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU?

22 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 22 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU located?

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

What is crime like near 22 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU?

Police records around 22 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 22 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU?

The closest primary school to 22 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU is Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School (158m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 22 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU?

The closest bus stop to 22 Swan Grove, CO6 2DU is School, 150m away. The nearest rail option is Chappel & Wakes Colne Rail Station, 712m away.

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22 Swan Grove, Chappel, Colchester, CO6 2DU

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 22 Swan Grove

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

22 Swan Grove is a mid-terrace house in Chappel, Colchester, Colchester (CO6 2DU). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2016 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 88). Main heating runs on electricity.

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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.

22 Swan Grove's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Jan 2016

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2020from Jul 2019

EPC improved fromD68toF32

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

100%57%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2025from Oct 2020

EPC improved fromF32toC80

Heating System

Room HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

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

57%90%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (38 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Swan Grove, Chappel, Colchester, CO6 2DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 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.

22 Swan Grove has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£247,000

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 CO6 2DU: £220,000 (2021–2018).

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, 22 Swan Grove stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

80 (C)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

Comparables

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

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1 Burrows Road, Earls Colne

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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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