2 Berriman Close, Colchester, CO4 3XF
About 2 Berriman Close
2 Berriman Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Colchester (CO4 3XF). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.
Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in June 2004. Across 2002–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 24.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £260,000 sits 92.6% above the 2004 sale of £135,000. At 98 m² it's 18.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (121 m² median across 8 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs).
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- DrivewayYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
2 Berriman Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
2 Berriman Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2002).
£260,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 24.4% per year over 2 years.
£135,000
Growth on file: 24.4% per year over 2 years.
Sales timeline
29 June 2004Most recent
£135,000
+63.6%over 2 years28 March 2002
£82,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 3XF: £220,000 (2020–2013).
Nearby sales in CO4 3XF
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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
Versus other Berriman Close homes
2 Berriman Close is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£1,378
Street avg £1,408
Floor Area
98 m²
Street avg 120 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.7 t/year
Street avg 3.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
5/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.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.4dB