What kind of home is 8 Britten Close, CO4 3UN?

8 Britten Close, CO4 3UN is a mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Britten Close, CO4 3UN last change hands?

8 Britten Close, CO4 3UN last sold for £175,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Britten Close, CO4 3UN have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Britten Close, CO4 3UN is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2015. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Britten Close, CO4 3UN?

8 Britten Close, CO4 3UN has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (1,152 sq ft). That makes it about 34% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO4 3UN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Britten Close, CO4 3UN use?

The latest EPC at 8 Britten Close, CO4 3UN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Britten Close, CO4 3UN?

8 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.

Which area is 8 Britten Close, CO4 3UN in?

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

What is crime like near 8 Britten Close, CO4 3UN?

Police records around 8 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.

What schools are near 8 Britten Close, CO4 3UN?

The closest primary school to 8 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.

What is the nearest station to 8 Britten Close, CO4 3UN?

The closest bus stop to 8 Britten Close, CO4 3UN is Clingoe Hill, 176m away. The nearest rail option is Hythe (Essex) Rail Station, 617m away.

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8 Britten Close, Colchester, CO4 3UN

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

107 m²

1152 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Britten Close

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

8 Britten Close is a mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO4 3UN). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in September 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

At 107 m² the property is well over the postcode median (73 m² across 22 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 10 years since the last transfer (March 2016). Today's modelled estimate of £241,000 is 37.7% above the 2016 sale price.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 October 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2025from Sept 2015

EPC improved fromD60toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Britten Close, Colchester, CO4 3UN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£241,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£175,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 March 2016Most recent
£175,000

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

Nearby sales in CO4 3UN

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.

8 Britten Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,636

Street avg £2,077

Below

Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 104 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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