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21 Green Farm Road, Colne Engaine, Colchester, CO6 2HA

3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
86 m²
926 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 21 Green Farm Road

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

21 Green Farm Road is a three-bedroom detached house in Colne Engaine, Colchester, Colchester (CO6 2HA). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £482,000 is 47.9% below the 2024 sale of £925,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£999/sq ft) was about 364.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an annexe, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: September 2024 at £925,000.

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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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Sept 2010
Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

May 2021from Sept 2020
EPC improved fromE42toD56
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls
PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof
Very PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Feb 2026from May 2021
Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Green Farm Road, Colne Engaine, Colchester, CO6 2HA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Mar 2008
    RenovationFull
    In report

    Revisions to approved plans 06/02306/FUL - Increase in floor area

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    08/00382/FUL
    View planning record
  2. Jan 2007
    AnnexAmendment
    In report

    External alterations to barn/annexe

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    06/02306/FUL
    View planning record

What's in 21 Green Farm Road, Colne Engaine, Colchester, CO6 2HA'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 21 Green Farm Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£482,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 19 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£925,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 September 2024Most recent

    £925,000

    +131.3%over 18 years
  2. 14 March 2006

    £400,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO6 2HA: £410,000 (2025–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Green Farm Road homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 21 Green Farm Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£10,756

Street avg £2,986

Strongly above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above
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.

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

0.2 km

The Green — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO6 2HA

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
FAQ

Common questions

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