Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
4 Berriman Close, Colchester, CO4 3XF
Estimated value
£307,000
- Since the 2014 sale (£211,500)+45%
- Against CO4 3XF's recent median (£220,000)+40%
Newest record on this page: March 2020. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
101 m²
1087 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£307,000
- Against its 2014 sale (£211,500)+45%
- Against CO4 3XF's recent median (£220,000)+40%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 4 Berriman Close is modelled from its 101 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CO4 3XF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
101 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2019
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2014
Recent sales in CO4 3XF
5 sales, median £220,000 (2020–2005)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: March 2020 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
4 Berriman Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
Sales timeline
8 May 2014Most recent
£211,500
+40.1%over 1 year31 January 2013
£151,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 3XF: £220,000 (2020–2005).
Nearby sales in CO4 3XF
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 4 Berriman Close, Colchester, CO4 3XF. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Recent ownership pattern worth a lookIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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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.
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 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
A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
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
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
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.
8
But the area is active
8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
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
Floor Area
101 m²
Street avg 119 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.1 t/year
Street avg 3.7 t/year
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.
Nearest schools
- Unity Primary AcademyPrimary367m
- Colchester AcademySecondary1.1km
- Kendall Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary1.1km
- Hazelmere Junior SchoolPrimary1.2km
Nearest stops
- Delius WalkBus stop73m
- Arnold DriveBus stop156m
- Clingoe HillBus stop164m
- Chase CourtBus stop181m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,575 reports46%
- Criminal Damage & Arson485 reports9%
- Anti-social Behaviour482 reports9%
- Shoplifting425 reports8%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.4dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 4 Berriman Close is modelled from its 101 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CO4 3XF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 4 Berriman Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 4 Berriman Close was lodged in February 2019 at band D and is valid until February 2029. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 4 Berriman Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 13 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 22 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CO4 3XF, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 4 Berriman Close is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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