What type of property is 2 Brierley Paddock, CO5 8GQ?

2 Brierley Paddock, CO5 8GQ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Brierley Paddock, CO5 8GQ last change hands?

2 Brierley Paddock, CO5 8GQ last sold for £615,000 in May 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £483,400 in August 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Brierley Paddock, CO5 8GQ?

Across 3 sales between August 2004 and May 2015, 2 Brierley Paddock, CO5 8GQ rose from £483,400 to £615,000, a change of £131,600. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Brierley Paddock, CO5 8GQ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Brierley Paddock, CO5 8GQ is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Brierley Paddock, CO5 8GQ?

2 Brierley Paddock, CO5 8GQ has a recorded floor area of 243 m² (2,616 sq ft), around 61 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Brierley Paddock, CO5 8GQ heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Brierley Paddock, CO5 8GQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Brierley Paddock, CO5 8GQ?

2 Brierley Paddock, CO5 8GQ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 Brierley Paddock, CO5 8GQ located?

2 Brierley Paddock, CO5 8GQ sits in West Mersea, Colchester, Colchester. It falls within the CO5 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 2 Brierley Paddock, CO5 8GQ?

Police records around 2 Brierley Paddock, CO5 8GQ show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Brierley Paddock, CO5 8GQ?

The closest primary school to 2 Brierley Paddock, CO5 8GQ is Mersea Island School (1.1km).

What is the nearest station to 2 Brierley Paddock, CO5 8GQ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Brierley Paddock, CO5 8GQ is Seaview Avenue, 176m away. In total there are 22 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Brierley Paddock, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8GQ

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

243 m²

2616 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Brierley Paddock

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

2 Brierley Paddock is a four-bedroom detached house in West Mersea, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 8GQ). It has a recorded floor area of 243 m² (around 2616 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On the market in May 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. Across 2004–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £737,000 is 19.8% above the 2015 sale price.

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
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble, Detached

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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)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Sept 2013

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Brierley Paddock, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8GQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Brierley Paddock 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.

Latest sale on 2 Brierley Paddock was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£737,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£615,000

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

27 May 2015Most recent
£615,000
+23.0%over 7 years
15 August 2007
£499,995
+3.4%over 3 years
11 August 2004
£483,400

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO5 8GQ: £250,000 (2007–2002).

Nearby sales in CO5 8GQ

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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

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

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Seaview Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 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 8GQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CO5 8GQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

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