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33 Britten Close, Colchester, CO4 3UN

Extendable1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
101 m²
1087 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 33 Britten Close

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

33 Britten Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO4 3UN). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 101 m² the property is well over the postcode median (73 m² across 22 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £283,000 is 25.8% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£207/sq ft) was about 45.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (March 2017). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2019.

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

  • Private gardenWrap around

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from May 2016
EPC improved fromD60toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%97%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 33 Britten Close, Colchester, CO4 3UN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 33 Britten Close, Colchester, CO4 3UN

1decisions8documents8nearby
  1. Jul 2019
    New BuildFull
    Outcome in report

    Erection of two storey, two bed house dwelling

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    191246
    Full record in report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 8 notable nearby
  • The 8 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

33 Britten Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£283,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£225,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 March 2017Most recent

    £225,000

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

On floor area, 33 Britten Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,228

Street avg £2,011

Above

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 33 Britten Close

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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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
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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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.
Full Colchester report

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 33 Britten Close, Colchester, CO4 3UN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.