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Beeches, Swan Street, Chappel, Colchester, CO6 2EE
This 165 square metre property in Chappel, Colchester, Colchester carries an energy performance rating of D, in line with typical UK homes. It is heated by oil-fired central heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £450,000 in 2019.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Floor Area
165 m²
Council Tax
Band F
Property Features
Built 1967–1975
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2025
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.7 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2025from Aug 2019
EPC improved fromE54toD59
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Walls
AverageGood
Wall insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
17%97%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£631,000
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Transaction history
£450,000Latest
Dec 2019Source: HM Land Registry
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House Price Index
Colchester-0.3%
95.3
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Swan Street
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 9 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,727/£3,997 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than only 14% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
6 years/6 years avg
ShorterLonger
Around average
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
59 (D)/42 (E) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 78% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
165 m²/122 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than all similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
6.7 t/year/9.1 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 61% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
7 rooms/6 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 83% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Chappel, Colchester
This property is located in the village of Chappel, a civil parish within the City of Colchester district of Essex, where the River Colne flows through the community.
Chappel is a village and civil parish in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England. The River Colne flows through the village, providing a scenic waterway that has shaped the local landscape. It is notable for its Victorian viaduct, which crosses the Colne valley and is a landmark of engineering heritage. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 530, indicating a small, close‑knit community. The locality falls within the CO 6 postal district, placing it within the broader Colchester area. The village’s setting in rural Essex offers a quiet residential environment while remaining connected to the larger town of Colchester, giving residents access to the amenities and services of a nearby urban centre while enjoying the charm of a traditional English village.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
43.8dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
36.0dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
4 months of data for Colchester
Total Crimes
15
Monthly Avg
4
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual10(67%)
Criminal Damage & Arson2(13%)
Public Order1(7%)
Vehicle Crime1(7%)
Burglary1(7%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near De Vere Road
Criminal Damage & Arson
Nov 2025On or near Bridge Hill
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Tey Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near De Vere Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near De Vere Road
Criminal Damage & Arson
Nov 2025On or near Bridge Hill
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
2 within 3kmP
Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School
1.1km
14 mins
P
Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
1.2km
15 mins
Transport Links
16 within 3kmPattock Lane
Bus Stop462m
6 mins
School
Bus Stop1.1km
14 mins
The Street
Bus Stop1.3km
15 mins
Village Hall
Bus Stop1.3km
16 mins
Colchester Road
Bus Stop1.4km
16 mins
Chappel & Wakes Colne Rail Station
Rail1.7km
20 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
18 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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