170 Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AJ
About 170 Bergholt Road
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
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 1 December 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
170 Bergholt Road 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.
Sales history & valuation
170 Bergholt Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.
£146,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.7% per year over 10 years.
£97,000
Growth on file: 13.7% per year over 10 years.
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
Versus other Bergholt Road homes
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
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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A Local Area 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