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5 Gernon Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7NU
This 133 square metre property in Ardleigh, Colchester, Colchester carries an energy performance rating of D, in line with typical UK homes. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £320,000 in 2021, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Semi-Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
133 m²
Council Tax
Band B
Property Features
Built 1983–1990
Private Garden
Rear
Driveway
Off-street parking
En-suite Bathroom
Private bathroom attached to bedroom
Study / Home Office
Dedicated workspace
Open-plan Living
Combined kitchen and living area
Extended
Additional space added to the original build
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.3 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jun 2021from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromE51toD65
Hot Water
AverageGood
Hot water efficiency improved
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
30%88%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£370,000
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Transaction history
+68.4%(11y)
£320,000Latest
Sept 2021£190,000
Sept 2010Source: HM Land Registry
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Jan 2022
£3,300
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Mar 2021
£295,000
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Feb 2021
£305,000
1 / 3
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 Gernon Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 21 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,406/£2,748 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than only 31% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
5 years/7 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 31% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
65 (D)/63 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Around average
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
133 m²/81 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than all similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
5.3 t/year/3.8 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 14% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
6 rooms/4 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 93% 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
46.0dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
39.1dB
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
106m
1 min
Transport Links
21 within 3kmSt Mary's Primary School
Bus Stop182m
2 mins
The Lion
Bus Stop244m
3 mins
Glebe Corner
Bus Stop557m
7 mins
The Wooden Fender
Bus Stop783m
9 mins
Home Farm Lane
Bus Stop1.2km
14 mins
Clover Way
Bus Stop1.6km
20 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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22 points of interest nearby
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