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1 Berriman Close, Colchester, CO4 3XF

3 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
126 m²
1356 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 1 Berriman Close

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

1 Berriman Close is a detached house in Colchester (CO4 3XF). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2014. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2003–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £361,000 sits 64.1% above the 2015 sale of £220,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£162/sq ft) was about 107.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 126 m² it's 16.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (108 m² median across 8 EPCs). Last changed hands 11 years ago, in October 2015.

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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
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Dec 2014
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

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

1 Berriman 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.

1 Berriman Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£361,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£220,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 October 2015Most recent

    £220,000

    +3.3%over 7 years
  2. 8 January 2008

    £213,000

    +31.5%over 4 years
  3. 11 February 2003

    £161,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 3XF: £211,500 (2020–2005).

On the street

Versus other Berriman Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Berriman Close is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£1,746

Street avg £1,362

Above

Floor Area

126 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Berriman 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

0.1 km

Delius Walk — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Unity Primary Academy. 22 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 3XF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO4 3XF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 3XF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.4dB

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 1 Berriman Close, Colchester, CO4 3XF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.