What type of property is 225c, Bergholt Road, CO4 5AH?

225c, Bergholt Road, CO4 5AH is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 225c, Bergholt Road, CO4 5AH last change hands?

225c, Bergholt Road, CO4 5AH last sold for £270,000 in December 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £250,000 in August 2008, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 225c, Bergholt Road, CO4 5AH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2008 and December 2018, 225c, Bergholt Road, CO4 5AH rose from £250,000 to £270,000, a change of £20,000. That works out to roughly +0.7% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 225c, Bergholt Road, CO4 5AH have?

The current EPC rating for 225c, Bergholt Road, CO4 5AH is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in October 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 225c, Bergholt Road, CO4 5AH?

225c, Bergholt Road, CO4 5AH has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CO4 5AH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 225c, Bergholt Road, CO4 5AH heated?

The latest EPC at 225c, Bergholt Road, CO4 5AH records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 225c, Bergholt Road, CO4 5AH?

225c, Bergholt Road, CO4 5AH is in council tax band C.

Where is 225c, Bergholt Road, CO4 5AH located?

225c, Bergholt Road, CO4 5AH sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

Is 225c, Bergholt Road, CO4 5AH in a safe area?

Police records around 225c, Bergholt Road, CO4 5AH 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 225c, Bergholt Road, CO4 5AH?

The closest primary school to 225c, Bergholt Road, CO4 5AH is Queen Boudica Primary School (814m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Helena School (993m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 225c, Bergholt Road, CO4 5AH?

The closest bus stop to 225c, Bergholt Road, CO4 5AH is Tufnell Way, 104m away. The nearest rail option is Colchester Rail Station, 482m away.

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225c, Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AH

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 225c

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

225c is a two-bedroom detached house in Colchester (CO4 5AH). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 86% of similar EPCs). Across 2008–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £327,000 is 21.1% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£411/sq ft) was about 145.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2018 for £270,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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

Oct 2018

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 October 2028

2 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 225c, Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

225c has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

13 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.

225c's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£327,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.7% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£270,000

Growth on file: 0.7% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

18 December 2018Most recent
£270,000
+8.0%over 10 years
21 August 2008
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 5AH: £275,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in CO4 5AH

On the street

Versus other Bergholt Road homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 225c stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,426

Street avg £2,887

Strongly above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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Comparables

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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

Tufnell Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Queen Boudica Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

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

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 5AH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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