Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
158 Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AJ
3 planning records
Estimated value
£343,000
- Since the 2013 sale (£185,000)+85%
- Against CO4 5AJ's recent median (£290,000)+18%
Newest record on this page: January 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
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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Our estimate
£343,000
- Against its 2013 sale (£185,000)+85%
- Against CO4 5AJ's recent median (£290,000)+18%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 158 Bergholt Road is modelled from its 93 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CO4 5AJ. 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
93 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2026
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2013
Recent sales in CO4 5AJ
5 sales, median £290,000 (2025–2021)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: May 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 3 applications | 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.
158 Bergholt Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
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
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 158 Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AJ. 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 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.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
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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.
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
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
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
- Jul 2013ExtensionFullOutcome 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
- More recent applications — locked
- Loft ConversionOct 2014Decision
- Loft ConversionAug 2014Decision
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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
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
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 SchoolPrimary826m
- Braiswick Primary SchoolPrimary864m
- St Helena SchoolSecondary959m
- North Primary School and NurseryPrimary994m
Nearest stops
- Tufnell WayBus stop122m
- Aerofoil GroveBus stop136m
- Enid WayBus stop179m
- Warwick Bailey CloseBus stop275m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,575 reports46%
- Criminal Damage & Arson485 reports9%
- Anti-social Behaviour482 reports9%
- Shoplifting425 reports8%
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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 5AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.8dB
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 158 Bergholt Road is modelled from its 93 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CO4 5AJ. 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. 1 sale is recorded for 158 Bergholt Road. 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 158 Bergholt Road was lodged in January 2026 at band C and is valid until January 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 3 applications are matched to 158 Bergholt Road. 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 5AJ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 158 Bergholt Road 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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