8 Barrington Road, Colchester, CO2 7RP
About 8 Barrington Road
8 Barrington Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO2 7RP). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2016) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The latest certificate is from August 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include outbuildings.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Across 2003–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £262,000 is 24.8% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£260/sq ft) was about 41.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in February 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- OutbuildingsYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Aug 2026
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Expired on 21 August 2026
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
8 Barrington Road 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.
Sales history & valuation
8 Barrington Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.
£262,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 14 years.
£210,000
Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 14 years.
Sales timeline
17 February 2017Most recent
£210,000
+57.9%over 12 years11 October 2004
£133,000
+26.7%over 1 year3 August 2003
£105,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 7RP: £260,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in CO2 7RP
Versus other Barrington Road homes
EPC Rating for 8 Barrington Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,800
Street avg £2,667
Floor Area
75 m²
Street avg 78 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 3.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
311/mo
Steady 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.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.2dB







