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21 Rowans Way, Leavenheath, Colchester, CO6 4UU

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
74 m²
793 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 21 Rowans Way

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

21 Rowans Way is a two-bedroom detached house in Leavenheath, Colchester, Colchester (CO6 4UU). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 793 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2010) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69). The latest certificate is from November 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2018. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 74 m² it's 24.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (59 m² median across 29 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 72% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 10 years ago, in December 2015. Today's modelled estimate of £269,000 is 49.4% above the 2015 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • GarageYes
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

21 Rowans Way's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Nov 2020

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2010

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2010from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromC72toD61
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Rowans Way, Leavenheath, Colchester, CO6 4UU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey rear extension at 21 Rowans Way.

  1. Dec 2018
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Two storey · Rear of property

    Householder Planning Application - Erection of a two storey rear extension.

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    DC/18/04851
    View planning record

What's in 21 Rowans Way, Leavenheath, Colchester, CO6 4UU'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.

21 Rowans Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£269,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£180,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 December 2015Most recent

    £180,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO6 4UU: £253,000 (2025–2024).

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On the street

Versus other Rowans Way homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

21 Rowans Way is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,442

Street avg £3,204

Below

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly 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.

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

0.1 km

Village Hall — bus stop.

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 4UU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO6 4UU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO6 4UU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 21 Rowans Way, Leavenheath, Colchester, CO6 4UU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.