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14 Barrington Road, Colchester, CO2 7RP

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor Ground
Bedroom
1
Floor area
44 m²
474 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 14 Barrington Road

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

14 Barrington Road is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Colchester (CO2 7RP). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. At 44 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (44–151 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include outbuildings. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a C (score 71). Earlier certificates rated it B (November 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

It hasn't traded since August 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £158,000 sits 107.9% above the 2001 sale of £76,000. At 44 m² it sits well below the postcode median (71 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion and subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Utility roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road
  • OutbuildingsYes
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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)
Oct 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2019from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromB81toC71
Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Solid

External or internal wall insulation added

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) wallsPermanent outbuildings

Because the property has been extended more than once, has solid (non-cavity) walls, and has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Barrington Road, Colchester, CO2 7RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

2 applications on record at 14 Barrington Road, Colchester, CO2 7RP

2decisions1extensions5documents4nearby
Flagged:Subdivision
  1. Nov 2001
    SubdivisionFull
    Outcome in report

    Conversion of shop with living accommodation to 1 no. 2-bedroom flat and 1 no. 1-bedroom flat.

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    F/COL/01/1373
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 4 notable nearby
  • The 5 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.
Current estimate

£158,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2001)

£76,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 August 2001Most recent

    £76,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 7RP: £265,000 (2025–2021).

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£176k

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CO2 7LD

1 bed1 bath
£180k

1 Bourne Court, Mersea Road

CO2 7RJ

1 bed5 bath
£164k

1 Abbey Court, Meyrick Crescent

CO2 7QP

2 bed1 bath
£175k

1 Bradman Court, Circular Road East

CO2 7GB

2 bed2 bath
£199k

1 Caesar Court, Roman Circus Walk

CO2 7NG

2 bed2 bath
£215k

1 Captain Gardens

CO2 7FX

2 bed1 bath
£224k

1 Amies Court, Grimston Road

CO2 7RN

2 bed1 bath
£236k

1 Battalion Walk

CO2 7GS

2 bed1 bath
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

0.2 km

Pownall Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St. George's School. 34 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 7RP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO2 7RP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 7RP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

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

Common questions

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