What type of property is 2 Bradford Drive, CO4 5FT?

2 Bradford Drive, CO4 5FT is a 5-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 2 Bradford Drive, CO4 5FT last change hands?

2 Bradford Drive, CO4 5FT last sold for £299,950 in November 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Bradford Drive, CO4 5FT have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Bradford Drive, CO4 5FT is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Bradford Drive, CO4 5FT?

2 Bradford Drive, CO4 5FT has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (1,561 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 56% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO4 5FT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Bradford Drive, CO4 5FT heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Bradford Drive, CO4 5FT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Bradford Drive, CO4 5FT?

2 Bradford Drive, CO4 5FT is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 Bradford Drive, CO4 5FT located?

2 Bradford Drive, CO4 5FT sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 2 Bradford Drive, CO4 5FT?

Police records around 2 Bradford Drive, CO4 5FT show an average of 430 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Bradford Drive, CO4 5FT?

The closest primary school to 2 Bradford Drive, CO4 5FT is Queen Boudica Primary School (270m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Helena School (1.2km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Bradford Drive, CO4 5FT?

The closest bus stop to 2 Bradford Drive, CO4 5FT is Rectory Close, 161m away. The nearest bus option is Colchester Railway Station, 533m away.

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2 Bradford Drive, Colchester, CO4 5FT

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

145 m²

1561 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Bradford Drive

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

2 Bradford Drive is a five-bedroom mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO4 5FT). It has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (around 1561 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

It hasn't traded since November 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £473,000 sits 57.7% above the 2005 sale of £299,950. At 145 m² it's 22.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (119 m² median across 7 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms5
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingOff road

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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(1 of 2)

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 April 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Mar 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

19%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Bradford Drive, Colchester, CO4 5FT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Bradford Drive 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 Bradford Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£473,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£299,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

3 November 2005Most recent
£299,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 5FT: £195,995 (2017–2008).

Nearby sales in CO4 5FT

On the street

Versus other Bradford Drive homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Bradford Drive outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,069

Street avg £2,253

Above

Floor Area

145 m²

Street avg 122 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

Full Colchester report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

430/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Rectory Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Queen Boudica Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO4 5FT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 5FT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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