What kind of home is 4 Bury Close, CO1 2YR?

4 Bury Close, CO1 2YR is a 3-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

When did 4 Bury Close, CO1 2YR last change hands?

4 Bury Close, CO1 2YR last sold for £342,000 in May 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £240,000 in June 2013, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Bury Close, CO1 2YR?

Across 2 sales between June 2013 and May 2018, 4 Bury Close, CO1 2YR rose from £240,000 to £342,000, a change of £102,000. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Bury Close, CO1 2YR have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Bury Close, CO1 2YR is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Bury Close, CO1 2YR?

4 Bury Close, CO1 2YR has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (1,066 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Bury Close, CO1 2YR use?

The latest EPC at 4 Bury Close, CO1 2YR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Bury Close, CO1 2YR?

4 Bury Close, CO1 2YR is in council tax band E.

Which area is 4 Bury Close, CO1 2YR in?

4 Bury Close, CO1 2YR sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO1 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 4 Bury Close, CO1 2YR?

Police records around 4 Bury Close, CO1 2YR show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 59% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 4 Bury Close, CO1 2YR?

The closest primary school to 4 Bury Close, CO1 2YR is St James the Great Church of England Primary School (120m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Sixth Form College Colchester (1.2km), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Bury Close, CO1 2YR?

The closest bus stop to 4 Bury Close, CO1 2YR is Brook Street, 337m away. The nearest rail option is Colchester Town Rail Station, 898m away.

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4 Bury Close, Colchester, CO1 2YR

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

99 m²

1066 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Bury Close

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

4 Bury Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Colchester (CO1 2YR). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in January 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2013–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £414,000 is 21.1% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£321/sq ft) was about 41.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in May 2018.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromD68toC69

Low Energy Lighting

77%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Bury Close, Colchester, CO1 2YR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Bury Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

10 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4 Bury Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£414,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£342,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

2 May 2018Most recent
£342,000
+42.5%over 4 years
16 June 2013
£240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO1 2YR: £385,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in CO1 2YR

On the street

Versus other Bury Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 4 Bury Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,455

Street avg £2,694

Strongly above

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Colchester report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Brook Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St James the Great Church of England Primary School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO1 2YR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO1 2YR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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