What kind of home is 12 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS?

12 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 12 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS last change hands?

12 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS last sold for £215,000 in August 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £237,500 in June 2005, so prices have been falling over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2005 and August 2011, 12 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS fell from £237,500 to £215,000, a change of £22,500. That works out to roughly -1.6% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in February 2016. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS?

12 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft). That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO4 5GS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS use?

The latest EPC at 12 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS?

12 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS is in council tax band E.

Which area is 12 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS in?

12 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS sits in Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 12 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS?

Police records around 12 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS 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.

What schools are near 12 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS?

The closest primary school to 12 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS is Queen Boudica Primary School (206m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Helena School (1.3km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS?

The closest bus stop to 12 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS is Turner Rise, 240m away. The nearest bus option is Colchester Railway Station, 579m away.

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12 Bardsley Close, Colchester, CO4 5GS

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 12 Bardsley Close

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

12 Bardsley Close is an end-of-terrace house in Colchester (CO4 5GS). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2016) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The latest certificate is from February 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2005–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £350,000 sits 62.8% above the 2011 sale of £215,000. 15 years since the last transfer (August 2011).

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Feb 2026

Current Certificate

Feb 2016

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 23 February 2026

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Bardsley Close, Colchester, CO4 5GS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Bardsley Close 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.

12 Bardsley Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£350,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.6% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£215,000

Growth on file: -1.6% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

16 August 2011Most recent
£215,000
-9.5%over 6 years
29 June 2005
£237,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 5GS: £150,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in CO4 5GS

On the street

Versus other Bardsley Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 12 Bardsley Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,150

Street avg £2,222

On par

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 116 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

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Comparables

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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

Turner Rise — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Queen Boudica Primary School. 26 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 5GS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 5GS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

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