What did 4 Carrington Court, CO5 8EF sell for?

4 Carrington Court, CO5 8EF last sold for £160,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Carrington Court, CO5 8EF?

The current EPC rating for 4 Carrington Court, CO5 8EF is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2024. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Carrington Court, CO5 8EF?

4 Carrington Court, CO5 8EF has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CO5 8EF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Carrington Court, CO5 8EF use?

The latest EPC at 4 Carrington Court, CO5 8EF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Carrington Court, CO5 8EF?

4 Carrington Court, CO5 8EF is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 4 Carrington Court, CO5 8EF in?

4 Carrington Court, CO5 8EF sits in West Mersea, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 4 Carrington Court, CO5 8EF?

Police records around 4 Carrington Court, CO5 8EF show an average of 92 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 4 Carrington Court, CO5 8EF?

The closest primary school to 4 Carrington Court, CO5 8EF is Mersea Island School (711m).

How well connected is 4 Carrington Court, CO5 8EF?

The closest bus stop to 4 Carrington Court, CO5 8EF is Lawns Close, 102m away. In total there are 21 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Carrington Court, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8EF

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 4 Carrington Court

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

4 Carrington Court is an end-of-terrace house in West Mersea, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 8EF). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in August 2024 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 64 m² this is the 20th smallest of 23 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 47–66 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 23 units on file.

A recent sale: £160,000 in February 2025. At 64 m² it's 23.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (52 m² median across 22 EPCs).

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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)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Aug 2024

EPC improved fromD65toC75

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Carrington Court, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Carrington Court has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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 Carrington Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£163,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£160,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 February 2025Most recent
£160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO5 8EF: £74,000 (2021–2001).

Nearby sales in CO5 8EF

On the street

Versus other Carrington Court homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 4 Carrington Court stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

Above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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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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2 bed

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1 Constable Close, West Mersea

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5 bed

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2 bed1 bath

£343k

1 Avocet Close, East Road, West Mersea

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£350k

1 Beach Road, West Mersea

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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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Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

92/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Lawns Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Mersea Island School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO5 8EF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO5 8EF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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