158 Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AJ
About 158 Bergholt Road
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. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
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 £306,000 sits 65.4% 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.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.
- Oct 2014Loft ConversionFullIn report
Proposed extension and alterations ( excluding the loft conversion which is subject of Certificate of Lawful development)
Extension- Documents
- 11 docs on file
- Reference
- 145709
- Aug 2014Loft ConversionOutlineIn report
Loft conversion, comprising rear dormer and front roof light.
- Documents
- 12 docs on file
- Reference
- 145251
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 158 Bergholt Road
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
158 Bergholt Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£306,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£185,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
14 May 2013Most recent
£185,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 5AJ: £290,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in CO4 5AJ
Everything we know about 158 Bergholt Road, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Bergholt Road homes
On habitable rooms, 158 Bergholt Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,989
Street avg £2,827
Floor Area
93 m²
Street avg 82 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 4.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
5/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
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.8dB