What type of property is 4 Berriman Close, CO4 3XF?

4 Berriman Close, CO4 3XF is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Berriman Close, CO4 3XF?

4 Berriman Close, CO4 3XF last sold for £211,500 in May 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £151,000 in January 2013, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Berriman Close, CO4 3XF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2013 and May 2014, 4 Berriman Close, CO4 3XF rose from £151,000 to £211,500, a change of £60,500. That works out to roughly +30.5% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Berriman Close, CO4 3XF?

The current EPC rating for 4 Berriman Close, CO4 3XF is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in February 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Berriman Close, CO4 3XF?

4 Berriman Close, CO4 3XF has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO4 3XF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Berriman Close, CO4 3XF heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Berriman Close, CO4 3XF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Berriman Close, CO4 3XF?

4 Berriman Close, CO4 3XF 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.

Where is 4 Berriman Close, CO4 3XF located?

4 Berriman Close, CO4 3XF sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 4 Berriman Close, CO4 3XF?

Police records around 4 Berriman Close, CO4 3XF 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.

Which schools serve 4 Berriman Close, CO4 3XF?

The closest primary school to 4 Berriman Close, CO4 3XF is Unity Primary Academy (367m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Colchester Academy (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Berriman Close, CO4 3XF?

The closest bus stop to 4 Berriman Close, CO4 3XF is Delius Walk, 73m away. The nearest rail option is Hythe (Essex) Rail Station, 350m away.

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4 Berriman Close, Colchester, CO4 3XF

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 4 Berriman Close

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

4 Berriman Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Colchester (CO4 3XF). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

At 101 m² it's 16.2% 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). Across 2013–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 30.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £307,000 is 45.2% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£195/sq ft) was about 96.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in May 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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
Bathrooms2

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2019

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 February 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from Feb 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Berriman Close, Colchester, CO4 3XF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Berriman Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

4 Berriman Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£307,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 30.5% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2014)

£211,500

Growth on file: 30.5% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

8 May 2014Most recent
£211,500
+40.1%over 1 year
31 January 2013
£151,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 3XF: £220,000 (2020–2005).

Nearby sales in CO4 3XF

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.

On price per m², 4 Berriman Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,094

Street avg £1,319

Strongly above

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 119 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Below

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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.

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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.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

54.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 3XF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.4dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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