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1 Chapel Cottage, Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7NP
This 43 square metre property in Ardleigh, Colchester, Colchester carries an energy performance rating of F, suggesting potential for energy improvements. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £229,990 in 2018, up from £155,500 previously.
Property Type
End-Terrace House
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
43 m²
Council Tax
Band B
Flood Risk
Medium
Property Features
Built Before 1900
Private Garden
Rear · South-facing
Gas Heating
Fireplace
Working or decorative fireplace
Cloakroom
Downstairs WC
Period Features
Original architectural details
Recently Refurbished
Renovated and updated
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Aug 2022
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
F
F38
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£259,000
How our AI predicts property prices · Accurate to within 10%
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Transaction history
+47.9%(3y)
£229,990Latest
Mar 2018£155,500
Jul 2015£135,000
Jul 2013£95,000
Mar 2003Source: HM Land Registry
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House Price Index
Colchester+0.4%
95.3
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Colchester 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
£5,349/£3,302 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than all similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
8 years/6 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than 60% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
38 (F)/60 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Lowest among similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
43 m²/110 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Lowest among similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
4.5 t/year/4.9 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Around average
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
2 rooms/5 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 8% 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 Ardleigh, Colchester
This property is located in Ardleigh, a village in the Tendring district of Essex, situated roughly 4 miles (6 km) northeast of Colchester and 26 miles (42 km) northeast of Chelmsford.
Ardleigh is a village and civil parish in the Tendring district of Essex, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles (6 km) northeast from the centre of Colchester and 26 miles (42 km) northeast from the county town of Chelmsford. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 2,758. The locality is part of the CO 7 postal district, placing it within easy reach of Colchester’s amenities while retaining a rural character. Residents benefit from a close-knit community atmosphere typical of a village setting, with the convenience of nearby urban centres for shopping, employment and services. The area’s demographic profile suggests a stable, family-oriented environment, and its proximity to Colchester offers straightforward access to transport links and regional facilities.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
45.7dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
39.0dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
6 months of data for Colchester
Total Crimes
18
Monthly Avg
3
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual10(56%)
Drugs2(11%)
Burglary2(11%)
Other Theft1(6%)
Vehicle Crime1(6%)
Public Order1(6%)
Criminal Damage & Arson1(6%)
Recent Incidents
Drugs
Jan 2026On or near Bramley Close
Other Theft
Nov 2025On or near Church Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Merlin End
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Merlin End
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Merlin End
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Merlin End
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
1 within 3kmP
Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
203m
2 mins
Transport Links
22 within 3kmThe Lion
Bus Stop75m
1 min
St Mary's Primary School
Bus Stop287m
3 mins
Glebe Corner
Bus Stop395m
5 mins
The Wooden Fender
Bus Stop961m
12 mins
Home Farm Lane
Bus Stop1.0km
12 mins
Burnt Heath
Bus Stop1.8km
21 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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23 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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