What type of property is 1 Barbour Gardens, CO2 9SA?

1 Barbour Gardens, CO2 9SA is a 4-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

What did 1 Barbour Gardens, CO2 9SA sell for?

1 Barbour Gardens, CO2 9SA last sold for £423,000 in June 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £129,950 in May 1997, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Barbour Gardens, CO2 9SA?

Across 2 sales between May 1997 and June 2017, 1 Barbour Gardens, CO2 9SA rose from £129,950 to £423,000, a change of £293,050. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Barbour Gardens, CO2 9SA have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Barbour Gardens, CO2 9SA is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in December 2018. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Barbour Gardens, CO2 9SA?

1 Barbour Gardens, CO2 9SA has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (1,346 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 24% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO2 9SA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Barbour Gardens, CO2 9SA heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Barbour Gardens, CO2 9SA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Barbour Gardens, CO2 9SA?

1 Barbour Gardens, CO2 9SA is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Barbour Gardens, CO2 9SA located?

1 Barbour Gardens, CO2 9SA sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO2 postcode district in Essex.

Is 1 Barbour Gardens, CO2 9SA in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Barbour Gardens, CO2 9SA 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 1 Barbour Gardens, CO2 9SA?

The closest primary school to 1 Barbour Gardens, CO2 9SA is Gosbecks Primary School (371m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Paxman Academy (686m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Barbour Gardens, CO2 9SA?

The closest bus stop to 1 Barbour Gardens, CO2 9SA is Gosbecks Road, 306m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Barbour Gardens, Colchester, CO2 9SA

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

125 m²

1345 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Barbour Gardens

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

1 Barbour Gardens is a four-bedroom detached house in Colchester (CO2 9SA). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 1997–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £516,000 is 22% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£314/sq ft) was about 101.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in June 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. At 125 m² it's 23.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (164 m² median across 7 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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)

Dec 2018

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2017from Jan 2014

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Dec 2018from Feb 2017

EPC improved fromD68toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Barbour Gardens, Colchester, CO2 9SA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Barbour Gardens has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

1 Barbour Gardens has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£516,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£423,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

1 June 2017Most recent
£423,000
+225.5%over 20 years
29 May 1997
£129,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO2 9SA: £432,000 (2024–2013).

Nearby sales in CO2 9SA

On the street

Versus other Barbour Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 1 Barbour Gardens stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,384

Street avg £2,634

Above

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 154 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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

0.3 km

Gosbecks Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Gosbecks Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO2 9SA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO2 9SA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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