Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
225a, Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AH
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Estimated value
£434,000
- Since the 2019 sale (£350,000)+24%
- Against CO4 5AH's recent median (£275,000)+58%
Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
67 m²
725 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£434,000
- Against its 2019 sale (£350,000)+24%
- Against CO4 5AH's recent median (£275,000)+58%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 225a is modelled from its 67 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CO4 5AH. 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
67 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2009
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2019
Recent sales in CO4 5AH
5 sales, median £275,000 (2026–2023)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: April 2026 | 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.
Latest sale on 225a was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Sales timeline
11 August 2019Most recent
£350,000
+40.0%over 12 years3 October 2006
£250,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 5AH: £275,000 (2026–2023).
Nearby sales in CO4 5AH
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 225a, Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AH. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn 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 225a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
225a is a four-bedroom detached house in Colchester (CO4 5AH). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 725 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2009) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from October 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views.
Across 2006–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £434,000 is 24% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£482/sq ft) was about 188.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £350,000 in August 2019.
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
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageYes
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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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.
225a's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Oct 2019
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2009
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Expired on 11 October 2019
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Oct 2009from Oct 2008
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 225a, Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
225a has no planning applications on record.
13
But the area is active
13 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Bergholt Road homes
Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
225a outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£5,193
Street avg £2,861
Floor Area
67 m²
Street avg 74 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 3.6 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
Tufnell Way — bus stop.
Closest school
0.8 km
Queen Boudica Primary School. 25 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Queen Boudica Primary SchoolPrimary814m
- Braiswick Primary SchoolPrimary861m
- St Helena SchoolSecondary993m
- North Primary School and NurseryPrimary1.0km
Nearest stops
- Tufnell WayBus stop104m
- Aerofoil GroveBus stop127m
- Enid WayBus stop194m
- Warwick Bailey CloseBus stop257m
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 5AH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.5dB
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 225a is modelled from its 67 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CO4 5AH. 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 225a. 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 225a was lodged in October 2009 at band D and expired in October 2019, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 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 225a. 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 25 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from CO4 5AH, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 225a is in council tax band C. 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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