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79 Colne Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0DU
This 137 square metre property in Brightlingsea, Colchester, Colchester carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as a private rental. Records show the property last changed hands for £115,000 back in 2014.
Property Type
Mid-Terrace House
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
137 m²
Council Tax
Band B
Flood Risk
Low
Property Features
Built 1900–1929
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Tenure
Rented
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jun 2023from Jun 2014
EPC improved fromF29toC72
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
InstantaneousMain System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Walls
Very PoorPoor
Wall insulation improved
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
20%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£250,000
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Transaction history
£115,000Latest
Jul 2014Source: HM Land Registry
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£279,000
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House Price Index
Colchester+0.4%
95.3
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Colne Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 16 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£839/£2,357 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than only 7% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
12 years/9 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than 73% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
72 (C)/60 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 94% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
137 m²/103 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 81% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
4.3 t/year/5.0 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Around average
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
5 rooms/6 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 34% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Brightlingsea, Colchester
This property is located in Brightlingsea, a coastal town in Essex situated between Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea, at the mouth of the River Colne on Brightlingsea Creek.
Brightlingsea is a coastal town and civil parish in the Tendring district of Essex, England. It is situated between Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea, at the mouth of the River Colne, on Brightlingsea Creek. The town is an active though small port. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 8,680.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
45.6dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
37.4dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
6 months of data for Colchester
Total Crimes
18
Monthly Avg
3
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual10(56%)
Drugs2(11%)
Burglary2(11%)
Other Theft1(6%)
Vehicle Crime1(6%)
Public Order1(6%)
Criminal Damage & Arson1(6%)
Recent Incidents
Drugs
Jan 2026On or near Bramley Close
Other Theft
Nov 2025On or near Church Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Merlin End
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Merlin End
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Merlin End
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Merlin End
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
2 within 3kmP
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery
397m
5 mins
S
Colne Community School
1.3km
16 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmStation Road
Bus Stop98m
1 min
Victoria Place
Bus Stop367m
4 mins
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing
Ferry410m
5 mins
Lower Park Road
Bus Stop464m
6 mins
Spring Chase
Bus Stop634m
8 mins
High Street
Bus Stop652m
8 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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32 points of interest nearby
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