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2 Helm Close, Great Horkesley, Colchester, CO6 4TT

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
93 m²
1001 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Helm Close

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

2 Helm Close is a detached house in Great Horkesley, Colchester, Colchester (CO6 4TT). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in January 2024 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 93 m² it's 18.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (114 m² median across 3 EPCs).

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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)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Jan 2024
EPC improved fromE45toC72
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Helm Close, Great Horkesley, Colchester, CO6 4TT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Helm Close 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.

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

Current estimate

£344,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 4TT: £265,000 (2024–2008).

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On the street

Versus other Helm Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 2 Helm Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 51 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 8.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below
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.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Exeter Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School. 9 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 4TT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO6 4TT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO6 4TT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

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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