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This 61 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 £285,000 in September 2023, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Bedrooms
2
Floor Area
61 m²
Council Tax
Band B
Property Features
Built 1967–1975
Private Garden
Front And Rear
Garage
Off-street covered parking
Gas Heating
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Mar 2023from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromC74toD68
Hot Water
Very GoodGood
Hot water efficiency decreased
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Low Energy Lighting
70%50%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£277,000
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Transaction history
+117.6%(14y)
£285,000Latest
Sept 2023£131,000
Jun 2009Source: HM Land Registry
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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 Elm Drive
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 19 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£4,672/£2,707 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than all similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
3 years/11 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 6% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
68 (D)/65 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 61% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
61 m²/82 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 11% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
2.6 t/year/3.5 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 84% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
3 rooms/4 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 16% 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
44.5dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
37.0dB
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
457m
6 mins
S
Colne Community School
783m
9 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmLower Park Road
Bus Stop317m
4 mins
Spring Chase
Bus Stop408m
5 mins
Lodge Road
Bus Stop564m
7 mins
Station Road
Bus Stop641m
8 mins
Colne School
Bus Stop651m
8 mins
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing
Ferry1.1km
14 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
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Peter Gillies
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Richard Jackson Building Consultants Limited
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Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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