What kind of home is 1 Park Lane Close, CO6 2RL?

1 Park Lane Close, CO6 2RL is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Park Lane Close, CO6 2RL?

The current EPC rating for 1 Park Lane Close, CO6 2RL is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Park Lane Close, CO6 2RL?

1 Park Lane Close, CO6 2RL has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO6 2RL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Park Lane Close, CO6 2RL use?

The latest EPC at 1 Park Lane Close, CO6 2RL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Park Lane Close, CO6 2RL had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to 1 Park Lane Close, CO6 2RL are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Park Lane Close, CO6 2RL?

1 Park Lane Close, CO6 2RL is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Park Lane Close, CO6 2RL in?

1 Park Lane Close, CO6 2RL sits in Earls Colne, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO6 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 1 Park Lane Close, CO6 2RL?

Police records around 1 Park Lane Close, CO6 2RL 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 1 Park Lane Close, CO6 2RL?

The closest primary school to 1 Park Lane Close, CO6 2RL is Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery (332m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 1 Park Lane Close, CO6 2RL?

The closest bus stop to 1 Park Lane Close, CO6 2RL is The Lion, 210m away. In total there are 15 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Park Lane Close, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2RL

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Park Lane Close

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

1 Park Lane Close is a semi-detached house in Earls Colne, Colchester, Colchester (CO6 2RL). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2023 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2015. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Apr 2023

EPC improved fromD67toC70

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%63%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Park Lane Close, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Park Lane Close sits within a conservation area — exterior works face additional planning controls.

Jun 2015
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Notice of intent to carry out works to tree in a Conservation Area - Reduce 1 Pittosporum by 2 metres all over
Conservation Area
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
15/00147/TPOCON
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What's in 1 Park Lane Close, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2RL's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and 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.

1 Park Lane Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£298,000

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.

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On the street

Versus other Park Lane Close homes

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

1 Park Lane Close outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

On par

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

Comparables

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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

0.2 km

The Lion — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 2RL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO6 2RL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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