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13 Britten Close, Colchester, CO4 3UN

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor Ground
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
72 m²
776 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 13 Britten Close

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

13 Britten Close is a mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO4 3UN). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 776 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 72 m² this is the 7th smallest of 23 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 71–113 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 23 units on file. The latest certificate (June 2009) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from June 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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.

13 Britten Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Jun 2019

Current Certificate
Jun 2009

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 10 June 2019

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Britten Close, Colchester, CO4 3UN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Britten Close has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

8 notable applications 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.

13 Britten Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 3UN: £252,500 (2022–2017).

On the street

Versus other Britten Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 13 Britten Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

On par

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 72 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 13 Britten Close

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

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.

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 CO4 3UN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO4 3UN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 3UN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 13 Britten Close, Colchester, CO4 3UN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.