Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
170 Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AJ
3 sales on record
Estimated value
£146,000
- Since the 2006 sale (£97,000)+51%
- Against CO4 5AJ's recent median (£290,000)-50%
Newest record on this page: May 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Floor 01
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
46 m²
495 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£146,000
- Against its 2006 sale (£97,000)+51%
- Against CO4 5AJ's recent median (£290,000)-50%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 170 Bergholt Road is modelled from its 46 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales 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
46 m² from the EPC lodged in December 2021
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2006
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 | 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.
170 Bergholt Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.
Sales timeline
14 November 2006Most recent
£97,000
+49.2%over 3 years7 August 2003
£65,000
+150.0%over 6 years22 August 1996
£26,000
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 170 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 170 Bergholt Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
170 Bergholt Road is a one-bedroom detached house in Colchester (CO4 5AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). At 46 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 24 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–120 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 24 units on file.
Held since November 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1996–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £146,000 sits 50.5% above the 2006 sale of £97,000. At 46 m² it sits well below the postcode median (76 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
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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)
Dec 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 1 December 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Dec 2021from Jul 2009
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Low Energy Lighting
56%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 170 Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
170 Bergholt Road 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 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
CO₂ Emissions for 170 Bergholt Road lags the street by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
67 (D)
Street avg 74 (C)
Floor Area
46 m²
Street avg 52 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 1.7 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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%
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 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 170 Bergholt Road is modelled from its 46 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales 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. 3 sales are recorded for 170 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 170 Bergholt Road was lodged in December 2021 at band D and is valid until December 2031. 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 170 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
- 170 Bergholt Road is in council tax band A. 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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