What council tax band is 5 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ?

5 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 5 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ located?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ?

Police records around 5 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 5 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Berkley Close, CO4 9RZ is Derwent Road, 175m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Berkley Close, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9RZ

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 5 Berkley Close

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

5 Berkley Close is a property in Highwoods, Colchester, Colchester (CO4 9RZ). It has council tax band B.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Berkley Close, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

No planning applications are recorded against 5 Berkley Close, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9RZ. The full report also covers planning activity across 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.

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO4 9RZ: £245,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CO4 9RZ

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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1 Attwood Close, Highwoods

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1 Avitus Way, Highwoods

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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

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.

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

Low

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

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