What type of property is 2 Overhall Cottage, CO6 2HW?

2 Overhall Cottage, CO6 2HW is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 2 Overhall Cottage, CO6 2HW sell for?

2 Overhall Cottage, CO6 2HW last sold for £200,000 in December 2012, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Overhall Cottage, CO6 2HW?

The current EPC rating for 2 Overhall Cottage, CO6 2HW is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Overhall Cottage, CO6 2HW?

2 Overhall Cottage, CO6 2HW has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO6 2HW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Overhall Cottage, CO6 2HW heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Overhall Cottage, CO6 2HW records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Overhall Cottage, CO6 2HW?

2 Overhall Cottage, CO6 2HW is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Overhall Cottage, CO6 2HW located?

2 Overhall Cottage, CO6 2HW sits in Colne Engaine, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO6 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 2 Overhall Cottage, CO6 2HW?

Police records around 2 Overhall Cottage, CO6 2HW 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 2 Overhall Cottage, CO6 2HW?

The closest primary school to 2 Overhall Cottage, CO6 2HW is Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School (951m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 2 Overhall Cottage, CO6 2HW?

The closest bus stop to 2 Overhall Cottage, CO6 2HW is The Green, 1.2km away. In total there are 18 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Overhall Cottage, Colne Engaine, Colchester, CO6 2HW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Overhall Cottage

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

2 Overhall Cottage is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Colne Engaine, Colchester, Colchester (CO6 2HW). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in August 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 69), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

Today's modelled estimate of £321,000 sits 60.5% above the 2012 sale of £200,000. On the market in December 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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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

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemOil

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 2)

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

E42

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromF32toE42

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Overhall Cottage, Colne Engaine, Colchester, CO6 2HW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Overhall Cottage 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.

Current estimate

£321,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£200,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 December 2012Most recent
£200,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in CO6 2HW: £428,000 (2010–2001).

Nearby sales in CO6 2HW

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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

1.2 km

The Green — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO6 2HW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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