What type of property is 3 High Street, CO6 2PA?

3 High Street, CO6 2PA is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 3 High Street, CO6 2PA last change hands?

3 High Street, CO6 2PA last sold for £53,750 in June 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £36,995 in October 1998, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 High Street, CO6 2PA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 1998 and June 2001, 3 High Street, CO6 2PA rose from £36,995 to £53,750, a change of £16,755. That works out to roughly +14.9% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 High Street, CO6 2PA?

The current EPC rating for 3 High Street, CO6 2PA is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. It has improved from a G recorded in October 2008 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 High Street, CO6 2PA?

3 High Street, CO6 2PA has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 51 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 42% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO6 2PA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 High Street, CO6 2PA heated?

The latest EPC at 3 High Street, CO6 2PA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 3 High Street, CO6 2PA had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 3 High Street, CO6 2PA was a refusal for renovation (ref. 23/01157/LBC) in September 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 High Street, CO6 2PA?

3 High Street, CO6 2PA is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 3 High Street, CO6 2PA located?

3 High Street, CO6 2PA sits in Earls Colne, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO6 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 3 High Street, CO6 2PA?

Police records around 3 High Street, CO6 2PA 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 3 High Street, CO6 2PA?

The closest primary school to 3 High Street, CO6 2PA is Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery (422m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 3 High Street, CO6 2PA?

The closest bus stop to 3 High Street, CO6 2PA is The Lion, 25m away. In total there are 15 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 High Street, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2PA

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 High Street

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

3 High Street is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Earls Colne, Colchester, Colchester (CO6 2PA). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 25 years, with the last transfer in June 2001. Across 1998–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £184,000 sits 242.3% above the 2001 sale of £53,750. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£98/sq ft) was about 52.5% below the postcode norm. At 51 m² it sits well below the postcode median (90 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One planning record on file: new windows refused in 2023.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Building

Heating systemGas

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

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromG18toD56

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 High Street, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2PA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A new windows application was refused at 3 High Street in 2023.

Sept 2023
RenovationHeritage
In report
Replacement windows and doors
New Windows
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
23/01157/LBC
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 High Street's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£184,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.9% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2001)

£53,750

Growth on file: 14.9% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

28 June 2001Most recent
£53,750
+45.3%over 2 years
22 October 1998
£36,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO6 2PA: £200,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in CO6 2PA

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On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 3 High Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,054

Street avg £2,565

Below

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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

0.0 km

The Lion — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO6 2PA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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