What kind of home is Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, CO6 2DW?

Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, CO6 2DW is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, CO6 2DW last change hands?

Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, CO6 2DW last sold for £16,002 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £235,250 in August 2012. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, CO6 2DW changed over time?

Across 3 sales between August 2012 and September 2024, Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, CO6 2DW fell from £235,250 to £16,002, a change of £219,248. That works out to roughly -19.9% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, CO6 2DW have?

The current EPC rating for Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, CO6 2DW is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in May 2013. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, CO6 2DW?

Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, CO6 2DW has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (1,464 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO6 2DW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, CO6 2DW use?

The latest EPC at Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, CO6 2DW records lpg as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, CO6 2DW have?

Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, CO6 2DW has 3 planning records on file (2 approved, 1 refused), most recent in July 2019. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, CO6 2DW?

Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, CO6 2DW is in council tax band D.

Which area is Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, CO6 2DW in?

Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, CO6 2DW sits in Chappel, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO6 postcode district in Essex.

Is Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, CO6 2DW in a safe area?

Police records around Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, CO6 2DW 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.

What schools are near Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, CO6 2DW?

The closest primary school to Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, CO6 2DW is Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School (587m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, CO6 2DW?

The closest bus stop to Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, CO6 2DW is Colchester Road, 312m away. The nearest rail option is Chappel & Wakes Colne Rail Station, 379m away.

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Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, Chappel, Colchester, CO6 2DW

Notable views3 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

136 m²

1464 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Lanark

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

Lanark is a four-bedroom detached house in Chappel, Colchester, Colchester (CO6 2DW). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2013) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). Main heating runs on lpg. The latest certificate is from May 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2012–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -19.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £563,000 sits 3418.3% above the 2024 sale of £16,002. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£11/sq ft) was about 93.8% below the postcode norm. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Last sale on file: £16,002 in September 2024.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Notable viewsYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Lanark ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 May 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2013

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2013from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromF31toD58

Main Fuel

OilLPG

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

20%73%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, Chappel, Colchester, CO6 2DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2019
Full
In report
New roof and dormer window
Documents
18 docs on file
Reference
190680
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Jul 2015
RenovationFull
In report
New roof and dormer window.
Documents
17 docs on file
Reference
151210
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What's in Lanark, Spring Gardens Road, Chappel, Colchester, CO6 2DW's planning history?

1 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

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 Lanark was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£563,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -19.9% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£16,002

Growth on file: -19.9% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

22 September 2024Most recent
£16,002
-96.1%over 11 years
8 August 2013
£410,000
+74.3%over 11 months
23 August 2012
£235,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO6 2DW: £603,750 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in CO6 2DW

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On the street

Versus other Spring Gardens Road homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for Lanark lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£118

Street avg £2,463

Strongly below

Floor Area

136 m²

Street avg 146 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 8.2 t/year

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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4 bed

£600k

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5 bed2 bath

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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

0.3 km

Colchester Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO6 2DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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