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3 The Millstore, Foundry Lane, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2SB

4 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
37 m²
398 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 The Millstore

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

3 The Millstore is a mid-terrace house in Earls Colne, Colchester, Colchester (CO6 2SB). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1991-1995. The latest certificate (January 2016) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from January 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £161,000 is 85.4% below the 2023 sale of £1,100,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£2,762/sq ft) was about 1389.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 4 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused, 1 pending. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. An active application for tree works is awaiting a decision. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. At 37 m² it sits well below the postcode median (73 m² across 40 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: May 2023 at £1,100,000.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Jan 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jan 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2010from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromE47toD65
Heating System
Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2016from Apr 2010
EPC improved fromD65toC70
Low Energy Lighting
100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 The Millstore, Foundry Lane, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 The Millstore sits within a conservation area — exterior works face additional planning controls.

  1. Aug 2018
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    Notice of intent to carry out works to trees in a Conservation Area - Lime (T1) - Reduce in height by 5 metres back to previous cuts and clear basal suckers. Located on the edge of carpark and in need of management. Yew/Holly (H1) - Reduce in height by 2-3 metres to create a formal hedge. Located on the edge of carpark and in need of management.

    Agent
    Richard Fordham Tree Surgeons
    Conservation Area
    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    18/00157/TPOCON
    View planning record
  2. Jun 2016
    Full
    In report

    Retrospective planning permission for retention of extractor flue.

    Retrospective
    Documents
    23 docs on file
    Reference
    16/00224/FUL
    View planning record

What's in 3 The Millstore, Foundry Lane, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2SB's planning history?

2 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 3 The Millstore was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£161,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£1,100,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 May 2023Most recent

    £1,100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO6 2SB: £295,000 (2025–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Foundry Lane homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 The Millstore outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£29,730

Street avg £1,928

Strongly above

Floor Area

37 m²

Street avg 41 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par
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 Lion — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery. 2 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 2SB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO6 2SB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO6 2SB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

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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