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158 Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AJ

3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
93 m²
1001 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 158 Bergholt Road

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

158 Bergholt Road is a three-bedroom detached house in Colchester (CO4 5AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in November 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

At 93 m² the property is well over the postcode median (71 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £343,000 sits 85.4% above the 2013 sale of £185,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in May 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 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

  • Bedrooms3
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Nov 2012
EPC improved fromD57toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
20%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 158 Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

3 applications on record at 158 Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AJ

3decisions3extensions24documents13nearby
  1. Jul 2013
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Notification of a proposed rear extension consisting of a 4m long extension, 2.100m high extension at the eaves and 3.052m at the highest point

    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    131176
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision
  4. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 13 notable nearby
  • The 24 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

158 Bergholt Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£343,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£185,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 May 2013Most recent

    £185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 5AJ: £290,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Bergholt Road homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 158 Bergholt Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,989

Street avg £2,827

Strongly below

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 158 Bergholt Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

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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
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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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4 bed
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.
Full Colchester report

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.

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 5AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO4 5AJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 5AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

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 158 Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.