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11 Barnfield Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester, CO6 4TR

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
98 m²
1055 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 11 Barnfield Road

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

11 Barnfield Road is a four-bedroom detached house in Great Horkesley, Colchester, Colchester (CO6 4TR). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in August 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Held since September 2000 — that's 26 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £381,000 sits 246.4% above the 2000 sale of £110,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£104/sq ft) was about 53.8% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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
  • CloakroomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble
Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Aug 2010
EPC improved fromE42toD58
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
25%92%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 Barnfield Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester, CO6 4TR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 11 Barnfield Road was refused — worth checking the council file.

  1. Oct 2023
    Outline
    In report

    Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed accommodation for one single person who needs care from staff members who will be going in to support on a rota basis.

    Documents
    29 docs on file
    Reference
    231898
    View planning record
  2. Aug 2023
    Change Of UseAmendment
    In report

    Change of use from a C3 dwelling to a C2 dwelling to support a young man who has learning disabilities and autism.

    Documents
    31 docs on file
    Reference
    231599
    View planning record

What's in 11 Barnfield Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester, CO6 4TR's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

11 Barnfield Road's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).

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On the street

Versus other Barnfield Road homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 11 Barnfield Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,122

Street avg £2,830

Strongly below

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 115 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

Above
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.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Malvern Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 CO6 4TR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO6 4TR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO6 4TR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.2dB

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 11 Barnfield Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester, CO6 4TR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.