What kind of home is 4 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ?

4 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 4 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ last change hands?

4 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ last sold for £162,000 in December 2014, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £41,500 in July 1997, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 1997 and December 2014, 4 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ rose from £41,500 to £162,000, a change of £120,500. That works out to roughly +8.1% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ?

4 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO2 7RJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ use?

The latest EPC at 4 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ?

4 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 4 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ in?

4 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

Is 4 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 53% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (86% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 4 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ?

The closest primary school to 4 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ is St. George's School (314m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Thomas Lord Audley School (956m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ is Cemetery Gates, 94m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Bourne Court, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7RJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Bourne Court

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

4 Bourne Court is a mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO2 7RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Across 1997–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £234,000 is 44.4% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£184/sq ft) was about 39.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in December 2014.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromE52toD66

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

27%64%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Bourne Court, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Bourne Court has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£234,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£162,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

19 December 2014Most recent
£162,000
+290.4%over 17 years
24 July 1997
£41,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 7RJ: £297,500 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in CO2 7RJ

On the street

Versus other Bourne Court homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 4 Bourne Court lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,976

Street avg £2,153

Below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par

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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

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

Full Colchester report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cemetery Gates — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St. George's School. 31 schools nearby.

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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 CO2 7RJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 7RJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Bourne Court, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7RJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.