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15 Birch Close, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0LE
This 65 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. The property last sold for £240,000 in 2017, up from £197,500 previously.
Property Type
Detached Bungalow
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
65 m²
Council Tax
Band C
Flood Risk
Low
Property Features
Built 1967–1975
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
Integral Garage
Off-street covered parking
Gas Heating
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Corner Plot
Positioned on a corner with extra frontage
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 May 2024
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
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£285,000
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Transaction history
+21.5%(3y)
£240,000Latest
Mar 2017£197,500
Jul 2014£172,500
Aug 2008Source: HM Land Registry
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£305,000
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Apr 2024
£272,500
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Oct 2020
£220,000
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Jul 2012
£229,995
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May 2007
£197,000
1 / 2
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 Birch Close
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 8 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£3,692/£3,389 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than only 33% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
9 years/9 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than 67% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
68 (D)/67 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 69% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
65 m²/85 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 38% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
2.6 t/year/3.6 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 69% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
4 rooms/5 rooms avg
FewerMore
Around average
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
45.2dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
37.3dB
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
310m
4 mins
S
Colne Community School
958m
12 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmLower Park Road
Bus Stop185m
2 mins
Spring Chase
Bus Stop397m
5 mins
Station Road
Bus Stop412m
5 mins
Victoria Place
Bus Stop551m
7 mins
Lodge Road
Bus Stop667m
8 mins
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing
Ferry906m
11 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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32 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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