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6 Bristol Road, Colchester, CO1 2YU

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
92 m²
990 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 6 Bristol Road

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

6 Bristol Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Colchester (CO1 2YU). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

It hasn't traded since July 1999, a hold of 27 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £305,000 sits 281.3% above the 1999 sale of £79,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£81/sq ft) was about 62.1% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused.

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
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Everything you need to know about 6 Bristol Road

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Feb 2010
EPC improved fromD66toC76
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Bristol Road, Colchester, CO1 2YU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 6 Bristol Road was refused — worth checking the council file.

2 applications on record at 6 Bristol Road, Colchester, CO1 2YU

2decisions11documents10nearby
  1. Jun 2024
    Amendment
    Outcome in report

    Application for a Lawful Developent Certificate for existing use of property as C2 in order to support a young person.

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    240742
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Change Of UseDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 10 notable nearby
  • The 11 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

6 Bristol Road's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1999).

Current estimate

£305,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (1999)

£79,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 July 1999Most recent

    £79,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO1 2YU: £335,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Bristol Road homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

6 Bristol Road is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£870

Street avg £2,910

Strongly below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 107 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6 Bristol Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£283k

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CO1 2GP

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1 Connaught Close

CO1 2GJ

2 bed2 bath
£283k

1 Artillery Street

CO1 2JJ

4 bed
£171k

1 Edward Paxman Gardens

CO1 2NT

2 bed1 bath
£154k

1 Brookdale Court, Magdalen Street

CO1 2SE

2 bed1 bath
£299k

1 East Hill

CO1 2QL

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Colchester district page.
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

BT Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St James the Great Church of England Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO1 2YU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 6 Bristol Road, Colchester, CO1 2YU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.