2 Britten Close, Colchester, CO4 3UN
About 2 Britten Close
2 Britten Close is a mid-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 C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). 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 1995–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £254,000 sits 57.8% above the 2015 sale of £161,000. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in September 2015.
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 11 July 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
2 Britten Close has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1995.
£254,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 20 years.
£161,000
Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 20 years.
Sales timeline
9 September 2015Most recent
£161,000
+28.8%over 11 years14 November 2003
£125,000
+171.7%over 8 years10 September 1995
£46,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 3UN: £252,500 (2022–2017).
Nearby sales in CO4 3UN
Versus other Britten Close homes
Price per m² for 2 Britten Close lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,425
Street avg £2,100
Floor Area
113 m²
Street avg 104 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.5dB







