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5 Braiswick, Colchester, CO4 5AU

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4
Floor area
214 m²
2303 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 5 Braiswick

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

5 Braiswick is a six-bedroom detached house in Colchester (CO4 5AU). It has a recorded floor area of 214 m² (around 2303 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe and attached land beyond the plot.

It hasn't traded since October 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. At 214 m² the property is well over the postcode median (138 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Today's modelled estimate of £743,000 sits 69.8% above the 2006 sale of £437,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£190/sq ft) was about 18.4% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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

  • Bedrooms6
  • Bathrooms4
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road
  • LandYes
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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
Mar 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 March 2031

4 years remaining
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Braiswick, Colchester, CO4 5AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 5 Braiswick, Colchester, CO4 5AU

2decisions1extensions8documents13nearby
  1. Jun 2002
    Demolition And RebuildOutline
    Outcome in report

    Renewal of an outline planning permission for redevelopment of site involving demolition of existing dwelling and the erection of a replacement two storey dwelling.

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    O/COL/02/0746
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 13 notable nearby
  • The 8 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.

5 Braiswick valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£743,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£437,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 October 2006Most recent

    £437,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 5AU: £640,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Braiswick homes

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

5 Braiswick is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,044

Street avg £3,428

Strongly below

Floor Area

214 m²

Street avg 157 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Braiswick

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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
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.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

430/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Golf Club — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Braiswick Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 5AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

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 5 Braiswick, Colchester, CO4 5AU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.