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Bramble Cottage, Stackwood Road, Polstead Heath, Colchester, CO6 5BA
This 130 square metre property in Polstead Heath, Colchester, Colchester carries an energy performance rating of D, in line with typical UK homes. It is heated by oil-fired central heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £360,000 in October 2013.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
3
Floor Area
130 m²
Council Tax
Band E
Property Features
Built 1996–2002
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
Off Road Parking
Fireplace
Working or decorative fireplace
En-suite Bathroom
Private bathroom attached to bedroom
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Utility Room
Separate laundry and storage
Cloakroom
Downstairs WC
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2025
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.8 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jul 2025from Apr 2012
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial
Floor insulation added or improved
Low Energy Lighting
6%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£528,000
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Transaction history
£360,000Latest
Oct 2013Source: HM Land Registry
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House Price Index
Colchester-0.4%
95.6
Feb 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Stackwood Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 7 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,769/£2,906 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than only 33% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
12 years/11 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than 67% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
65 (D)/56 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Around average
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
130 m²/165 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 29% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
4.8 t/year/7.8 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 86% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
5 rooms/8 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 25% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Polstead Heath, Colchester
This property is located in Polstead, a village and civil parish in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, within the CO 6 postcode area.
Polstead is a small village and civil parish situated in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. It lies within the CO 6 postal district, about 3 miles northeast of Nayland, 5 miles southwest of Hadleigh and 9 miles north of the larger town of Colchester. The village is set beside a small tributary stream feeding the River Stour, giving it a rural character and a pleasant riverside setting. In 2011 the parish recorded a population of 851, indicating a close‑knit community with a modest size. The surrounding area is typical of East Anglia’s countryside, with open fields and a mix of agricultural land. Polstead’s location within commuting distance of Colchester offers access to larger town amenities while maintaining a quiet, village lifestyle. The postcode CO 6 places it within a well‑defined postal area, facilitating navigation and service delivery.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
42.6dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
35.6dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
4 months of data for Colchester
Total Crimes
15
Monthly Avg
4
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual10(67%)
Criminal Damage & Arson2(13%)
Burglary1(7%)
Public Order1(7%)
Vehicle Crime1(7%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near De Vere Road
Criminal Damage & Arson
Nov 2025On or near Bridge Hill
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Tey Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near De Vere Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near De Vere Road
Criminal Damage & Arson
Nov 2025On or near Bridge Hill
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Transport Links
13 within 3kmShoulder of Mutton
Bus Stop396m
5 mins
Telephone Box
Bus Stop424m
5 mins
Stackwood Road
Bus Stop1.1km
14 mins
Brewers Arms
Bus Stop1.3km
15 mins
The Cock
Bus Stop2.3km
27 mins
Manor Lodge
Bus Stop2.3km
28 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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13 points of interest nearby
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