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This 68 square metre property in Brightlingsea, Colchester, Colchester carries an energy performance rating of D, in line with typical UK homes. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. It was sold for £170,000 in November 2023, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Mid-Terrace House
Bedrooms
2
Floor Area
68 m²
Council Tax
Band A
Property Features
Built 1930–1949
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Sept 2023from Oct 2011
Hot Water
AverageGood
Hot water efficiency improved
Walls
Very PoorPoor
Wall insulation improved
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£206,000
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Transaction history
+54.5%(12y)
£170,000Latest
Nov 2023£110,000
Feb 2012Source: HM Land Registry
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House Price Index
Colchester-0.3%
95.3
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Nelson Street
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 34 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,500/£2,364 avg
LowerHigher
Around average
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
2 years/10 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 13% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
66 (D)/56 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 97% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
68 m²/75 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 35% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
3.0 t/year/4.4 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 93% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
3 rooms/4 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 9% 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
46.4dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
37.8dB
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
375m
5 mins
S
Colne Community School
1.3km
15 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmStation Road
Bus Stop201m
2 mins
Victoria Place
Bus Stop225m
3 mins
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing
Ferry423m
5 mins
High Street
Bus Stop463m
6 mins
Lower Park Road
Bus Stop489m
6 mins
Spring Chase
Bus Stop594m
7 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Peter Gillies
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