What type of property is 5 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ?

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

What did 5 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ sell for?

5 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ last sold for £304,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £44,500 in March 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ?

Across 3 sales between March 1995 and February 2023, 5 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ rose from £44,500 to £304,000, a change of £259,500. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2016 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ?

5 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (1,216 sq ft). That makes it about 26% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO2 7RJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ?

5 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.

Where is 5 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ located?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ?

Police records around 5 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.

Which schools serve 5 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ?

The closest primary school to 5 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 is the nearest station to 5 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Bourne Court, CO2 7RJ is Cemetery Gates, 94m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

113 m²

1216 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Bourne Court

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

5 Bourne Court is a mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO2 7RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in December 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £270,000 is 11.2% below the 2023 sale of £304,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£250/sq ft) was about 91% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 113 m² it's 25.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (90 m² median across 17 EPCs). Most recent transfer: February 2023 at £304,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Dec 2016

EPC improved fromE40toD64

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

80%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2022from Aug 2022

EPC improved fromD64toC72

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Bourne Court, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

5 Bourne Court has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£270,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£304,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

22 February 2023Most recent
£304,000
+76.2%over 5 years
19 April 2017
£172,575
+287.8%over 22 years
27 March 1995
£44,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 7RJ: £248,500 (2024–2021).

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.

Floor Area for 5 Bourne Court runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,690

Street avg £2,102

Above

Floor Area

113 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 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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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

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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