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1 Bittern Close, Kelvedon, Colchester, CO5 9PQ

Solar panels
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
197 m²
2120 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Bittern Close

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

1 Bittern Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Kelvedon, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 9PQ). It has a recorded floor area of 197 m² (around 2120 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The property has solar panels and underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2013. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

At 197 m² the property is well over the postcode median (133 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was September 2025 at £605,000 — fresh data. Across 2013–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£285/sq ft) was about 23.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • Bathrooms3
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes
  • FireplaceYes

Building

  • Underfloor heatingYes
  • Solar panelsYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Bittern Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Jan 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Mar 2013
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
Solar PVSolar PV + Solar HW

Solar water heating added

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bittern Close, Kelvedon, Colchester, CO5 9PQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Bittern Close has no planning applications on record.

1

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 1 Bittern Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£656,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 12 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£605,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 September 2025Most recent

    £605,000

    +72.9%over 11 years

  2. 29 November 2013

    £350,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CO5 9PQ: £495,000 (2024–2017).

On the street

Versus other Bittern Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1 Bittern Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,071

Street avg £3,414

Strongly below

Floor Area

197 m²

Street avg 137 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Bittern Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£681k

1 Cedar Cottages, Old Road, Feering

CO5 9RN

4 bed
£631k

1 Bellingham Place, Kelvedon

CO5 9HX

4 bed
£584k

1 Churchwell Avenue, Easthorpe

CO5 9HN

4 bed2 bath
£448k

1 Brockwell Lane, Kelvedon

CO5 9BB

4 bed
£741k

1 Canonium Mews, Kelvedon

CO5 9EF

5 bed
£548k

1 Coggeshall Hall Cottages, Coggeshall Road, Kelvedon

CO5 9PN

3 bed2 bath
£450k

1 Bouchiers Place, Messing

CO5 9TY

3 bed2 bath
£406k

1 Cedar Way, Feering

CO5 9GP

3 bed2 bath
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

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

The Railway Tavern — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy. 3 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO5 9PQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO5 9PQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO5 9PQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Bittern Close, Kelvedon, Colchester, CO5 9PQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.