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2 Berriman Close, Colchester, CO4 3XF

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
98 m²
1055 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 2 Berriman Close

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

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 £254,000 sits 88.1% 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).

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • DrivewayYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Berriman Close

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Aug 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 August 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromE45toF35
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Aug 2019from Sept 2014
EPC improved fromF35toD66
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Berriman Close, Colchester, CO4 3XF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 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.

2 Berriman Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2002).

Current estimate

£254,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 24.4% per year over 2 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2004)

£135,000

Growth on file: 24.4% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 June 2004Most recent

    £135,000

    +63.6%over 2 years
  2. 28 March 2002

    £82,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 3XF: £220,000 (2020–2013).

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.

2 Berriman Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,378

Street avg £1,408

Below

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 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 2 Berriman Close, Colchester, CO4 3XF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.