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EPC B
About The Cottage
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
The Cottage is a detached house in Colden Common, Winchester, Winchester (SO21 1SA). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft). The latest certificate (March 2016) returns a high B (score 91), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. Earlier certificates rated it A (June 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 92). The latest certificate is from March 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Today's modelled estimate of £644,000 sits 55.2% above the 2014 sale of £415,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Last sold in December 2014, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2016.
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
The Cottage's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Mar 2026
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against The Cottage, Chestnut Avenue, Colden Common, Winchester, SO21 1SA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
- Feb 2016FullGranted
Variation of condition no. 10 of planning permission 13/00254/FUL. Due to change in legislation requirements drop from Level 5 to Level 4, change in installation from Biomass to gas boiler which will move the home to Level 4 energy level in line with current requirements.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£644,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2014)
£415,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
Versus other Chestnut Avenue homes
Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
The Cottage outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,217
Street avg £2,992
Floor Area
129 m²
Street avg 118 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.7 t/year
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
The neighbourhood at a glance
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Winchester district page.
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Lower Moors Road — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO21 1SA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.1dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 33 points of interest in total.
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