4 Barkstead Road, Colchester, CO4 0DL
About 4 Barkstead Road
4 Barkstead Road is a semi-detached house in Colchester (CO4 0DL). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).
Today's modelled estimate of £245,000 is 26.6% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£268/sq ft) was about 61.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £193,500.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Planning history
4 Barkstead Road has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
1applications of note in the surrounding area
Sales history & valuation
4 Barkstead Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£245,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£193,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
27 September 2023Most recent
£193,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 0DL: £235,000 (2022–2020).
Nearby sales in CO4 0DL
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Versus other Barkstead Road homes
On years held, 4 Barkstead Road runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,888
Street avg £2,582
Floor Area
67 m²
Street avg 72 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Pondfield Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery. 26 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.3dB