What type of property is 4 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS?

4 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 4 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS last change hands?

4 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS last sold for £173,500 in March 2010, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £194,950 in October 2005, so prices have been falling over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS?

Across 2 sales between October 2005 and March 2010, 4 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS fell from £194,950 to £173,500, a change of £21,450. That works out to roughly -2.6% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS?

4 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS?

4 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS is in council tax band D.

Where is 4 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS located?

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

Is 4 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS in a safe area?

Police records around 4 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.

Which schools serve 4 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS?

The closest primary school to 4 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.

How well connected is 4 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS?

The closest bus stop to 4 Bardsley Close, CO4 5GS is Turner Rise, 240m away. The nearest bus option is Colchester Railway Station, 579m away.

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4 Bardsley Close, Colchester, CO4 5GS

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 4 Bardsley Close

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

4 Bardsley Close is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Colchester (CO4 5GS). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (May 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in March 2010. Across 2005–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £315,000 sits 81.6% above the 2010 sale of £173,500.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from May 2010

EPC improved fromB81toC78

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Bardsley Close, Colchester, CO4 5GS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

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

Current estimate

£315,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.6% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£173,500

Growth on file: -2.6% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

5 March 2010Most recent
£173,500
-11.0%over 4 years
4 October 2005
£194,950

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.

On floor area, 4 Bardsley Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,994

Street avg £2,235

Below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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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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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70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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