What type of property is 1 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ?

1 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 1 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ last change hands?

1 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ last sold for £234,000 in January 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £44,995 in May 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ?

Across 5 sales between May 1997 and January 2025, 1 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ rose from £44,995 to £234,000, a change of £189,005. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ?

1 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ?

1 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ located?

1 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ sits in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO4 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 1 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ?

Police records around 1 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ?

The closest primary school to 1 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ is St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester (320m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Gilberd School (664m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ is Derwent Road, 175m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Berkley Close, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9RZ

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Berkley Close

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

1 Berkley Close is a mid-terrace house in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Most recent transfer was January 2025 at £234,000 — fresh data. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£381/sq ft) was about 91.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

May 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Jun 2014

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Berkley Close, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Berkley Close has no planning applications on record.

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1applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 Berkley Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£240,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£234,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

28 January 2025Most recent
£234,000
+20.0%over 7 years
19 June 2017
£195,000
+34.5%over 2 years
18 September 2014
£145,000
+132.0%over 13 years
24 November 2000
£62,500
+38.9%over 3 years
15 May 1997
£44,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 9RZ: £260,000 (2025–2024).

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On the street

Versus other Berkley Close homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Berkley Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,105

Street avg £3,215

Above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.8 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.

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Derwent Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO4 9RZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO4 9RZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

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55 dB

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70 dB

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