What kind of home is 5a, Brook Street, CO6 2EU?

5a, Brook Street, CO6 2EU is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 5a, Brook Street, CO6 2EU have?

The current EPC rating for 5a, Brook Street, CO6 2EU is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in June 2018. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5a, Brook Street, CO6 2EU?

5a, Brook Street, CO6 2EU has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO6 2EU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5a, Brook Street, CO6 2EU use?

The latest EPC at 5a, Brook Street, CO6 2EU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5a, Brook Street, CO6 2EU?

5a, Brook Street, CO6 2EU 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.

Which area is 5a, Brook Street, CO6 2EU in?

5a, Brook Street, CO6 2EU sits in Colne Engaine, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO6 postcode district in Essex.

Is 5a, Brook Street, CO6 2EU in a safe area?

Police records around 5a, Brook Street, CO6 2EU 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 5a, Brook Street, CO6 2EU?

The closest primary school to 5a, Brook Street, CO6 2EU is Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School (453m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Ramsey Academy, Halstead (3.0km).

What is the nearest station to 5a, Brook Street, CO6 2EU?

The closest bus stop to 5a, Brook Street, CO6 2EU is Brook Street, 65m away. In total there are 19 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5a, Brook Street, Colne Engaine, Colchester, CO6 2EU

Property type

End terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 5a

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

5a is an end-of-terrace house in Colne Engaine, Colchester, Colchester (CO6 2EU). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. At 54 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 18 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 47–121 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good.

At 54 m² it's 26% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (73 m² median across 17 EPCs).

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Valuation

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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.

5a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2018

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2018from Apr 2012

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5a, Brook Street, Colne Engaine, Colchester, CO6 2EU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5a 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.

5a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£188,000

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 2EU: £260,000 (2025–2017).

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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.

Full Colchester report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Brook Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO6 2EU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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