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13 De Burgh Road, Colchester, CO3 9BQ

6 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
98 m²
1055 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 13 De Burgh Road

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

13 De Burgh Road is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO3 9BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 98 m² the property is well over the postcode median (71 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2005. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£263/sq ft) was about 48.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £277,000.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingYes
  • LandYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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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 3)
Dec 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Nov 2011
EPC improved fromE50toD67
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
40%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2023from Sept 2013
EPC improved fromD67toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 De Burgh Road, Colchester, CO3 9BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 13 De Burgh Road.

1 application on record at 13 De Burgh Road, Colchester, CO3 9BQ

1decisions1extensions2documents
  1. Jul 2005
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Two storey side extension

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    F/COL/05/0873
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full
  • The 2 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

13 De Burgh Road has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£302,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£277,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 October 2024Most recent

    £277,000

    +15.4%over 7 years
  2. 23 March 2017

    £240,000

    +41.2%over 3 years
  3. 21 March 2014

    £170,000

    +19.7%over 1 year
  4. 23 March 2012

    £142,000

    +123.6%over 10 years
  5. 19 April 2001

    £63,500

    +39.6%over 2 years
  6. 4 August 1998

    £45,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO3 9BQ: £235,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other De Burgh Road homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 13 De Burgh Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,827

Street avg £2,486

On par

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 13 De Burgh Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

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
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.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Rogation Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils. 22 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 CO3 9BQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO3 9BQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO3 9BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 13 De Burgh Road, Colchester, CO3 9BQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.