What type of property is 1 Britten Close, CO4 3UN?

1 Britten Close, CO4 3UN is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 1 Britten Close, CO4 3UN sell for?

1 Britten Close, CO4 3UN last sold for £271,000 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £129,950 in July 2002, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Britten Close, CO4 3UN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2002 and October 2018, 1 Britten Close, CO4 3UN rose from £129,950 to £271,000, a change of £141,050. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Britten Close, CO4 3UN have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Britten Close, CO4 3UN is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has dropped from a C recorded in June 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Britten Close, CO4 3UN?

1 Britten Close, CO4 3UN has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (1,216 sq ft). That makes it about 41% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO4 3UN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Britten Close, CO4 3UN heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Britten Close, CO4 3UN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Britten Close, CO4 3UN have?

1 Britten Close, CO4 3UN has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in April 2001. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Britten Close, CO4 3UN?

1 Britten Close, CO4 3UN is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Britten Close, CO4 3UN located?

1 Britten Close, CO4 3UN sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Britten Close, CO4 3UN?

Police records around 1 Britten Close, CO4 3UN show an average of 430 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Britten Close, CO4 3UN?

The closest primary school to 1 Britten Close, CO4 3UN is Unity Primary Academy (579m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Colchester Academy (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Britten Close, CO4 3UN?

The closest bus stop to 1 Britten Close, CO4 3UN is Clingoe Hill, 176m away. The nearest rail option is Hythe (Essex) Rail Station, 617m away.

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1 Britten Close, Colchester, CO4 3UN

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

113 m²

1216 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Britten Close

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

1 Britten Close is an end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO4 3UN). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 113 m² the property is well over the postcode median (73 m² across 22 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2002–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£223/sq ft) was about 55.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2018 for £271,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2001.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 July 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Britten Close, Colchester, CO4 3UN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Britten Close, Colchester, CO4 3UN

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Apr 2001
OutbuildingFull
Outcome in report
Proposed garage
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
F/COL/01/0616
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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.

1 Britten Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£271,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£271,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

11 October 2018Most recent
£271,000
+108.5%over 16 years
18 July 2002
£129,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 3UN: £230,000 (2022–2017).

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On the street

Versus other Britten Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Britten Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,398

Street avg £1,992

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Floor Area

113 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

430/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Clingoe Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Unity Primary Academy. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

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