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The Lilacs, Westwood Hill, Braiswick, Colchester, CO4 5BN
This 312 square metre property in Braiswick, Colchester, Colchester carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £850,000 in April 2024, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Floor Area
312 m²
Council Tax
Band G
Property Features
Built 1996–2002
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Sept 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
7.8 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£813,000
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Transaction history
+61.9%(9y)
£850,000Latest
Apr 2024£525,000
Mar 2015£330,000
Apr 2001Source: HM Land Registry
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Jan 2019
£685,000
Oakridge Westwood Hill Braiswick Colchester CO4 5BN
Mar 2018
£647,000
Little Heath Westwood Hill Braiswick Colchester CO4 5BN
Jul 2016
£625,000
The Laurels Westwood Hill Braiswick Colchester CO4 5BN
Jun 2006
£515,000
Timbers Westwood Hill Braiswick Colchester CO4 5BN
Nov 2003
£373,500
Hollies Westwood Hill Braiswick Colchester CO4 5BN
Oct 2001
£355,000
House Price Index
Colchester-0.3%
95.3
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Westwood Hill
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 5 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,724/£3,186 avg
LowerHigher
Lowest among similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
2 years/8 years avg
ShorterLonger
Lowest among similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
74 (C)/68 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 80% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
312 m²/216 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than all similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
7.8 t/year/6.6 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 30% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
8 rooms/7 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than all similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Braiswick, Colchester
This property is located in Braiswick, a village in Essex, situated 2 km northwest of Colchester and part of the CO 4 postal district.
Braiswick, also referred to as New Braiswick Park, is a village in Essex, England. The settlement lies 2 km northwest of Colchester. Development of Braiswick began in 2007 and was eventually completed in 2011. The village offers a rural atmosphere within close proximity to the historic town of Colchester, providing residents with a balance of countryside charm and access to local amenities.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
57.0dB
Moderate
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
50.5dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
10 months of data for Colchester
Total Crimes
54
Monthly Avg
5
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual26(48%)
Criminal Damage & Arson9(17%)
Public Order7(13%)
Other Theft4(7%)
Burglary3(6%)
Other Crime2(4%)
Drugs1(2%)
Weapons1(2%)
Theft from Person1(2%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Jan 2026On or near Hickory Avenue
Violence & Sexual
Jan 2026On or near Hickory Avenue
Violence & Sexual
Dec 2025On or near Hickory Avenue
Public Order
Dec 2025On or near Hickory Avenue
Criminal Damage & Arson
Dec 2025On or near Hickory Avenue
Violence & Sexual
Dec 2025On or near Hickory Avenue
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
19 within 3kmP
Braiswick Primary School
427m
5 mins
P
Myland Community Primary School
1.7km
21 mins
P
Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt
1.8km
21 mins
S
St Helena School
1.8km
21 mins
S
Colchester Institute
1.9km
23 mins
S
The Sixth Form College Colchester
2.4km
29 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmBakers Lane
Bus Stop221m
3 mins
A12 Bridge
Bus Stop533m
6 mins
Golf Club
Bus Stop692m
8 mins
Turbine Road
Bus Stop797m
10 mins
Apprentice Drive
Bus Stop840m
10 mins
Colchester Rail Station
Rail1.7km
20 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Richard Jackson Building Consultants Limited
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49 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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