What kind of home is 7 Spring Lane, CO6 3QE?

7 Spring Lane, CO6 3QE is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 7 Spring Lane, CO6 3QE?

The current EPC rating for 7 Spring Lane, CO6 3QE is E with a score of 47 out of 100, lodged in January 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Spring Lane, CO6 3QE?

7 Spring Lane, CO6 3QE has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft). That makes it about 51% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO6 3QE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Spring Lane, CO6 3QE use?

The latest EPC at 7 Spring Lane, CO6 3QE records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Spring Lane, CO6 3QE?

7 Spring Lane, CO6 3QE is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 7 Spring Lane, CO6 3QE in?

7 Spring Lane, CO6 3QE sits in Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO6 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 7 Spring Lane, CO6 3QE?

Police records around 7 Spring Lane, CO6 3QE 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 7 Spring Lane, CO6 3QE?

The closest primary school to 7 Spring Lane, CO6 3QE is Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham (986m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stanway School (1.9km).

What is the nearest station to 7 Spring Lane, CO6 3QE?

The closest bus stop to 7 Spring Lane, CO6 3QE is The Walk, 13m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Spring Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3QE

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 47

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7 Spring Lane

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

7 Spring Lane is a mid-terrace house in Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Colchester (CO6 3QE). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 53 m² it sits well below the postcode median (115 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 73% of similar EPCs).

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Valuation

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2019

EPC Rating

E47

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2019from Jan 2009

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Spring Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3QE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Spring Lane has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

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

Current estimate

£213,000

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO6 3QE: £340,000 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in CO6 3QE

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On the street

Versus other Spring Lane homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

7 Spring Lane is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

47 (E)

Street avg 63 (D)

Below

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

The Walk — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO6 3QE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO6 3QE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

Low

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