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Pear Tree Cottage, Clacton Road, Thorrington, Colchester, CO7 8EY
This 128 square metre property in Thorrington, Colchester, Colchester carries an energy performance rating of E. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £308,500 in 2016.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
128 m²
Council Tax
Band E
Property Features
Built Before 1900
Double Garage
Off-street covered parking
Fireplace
Working or decorative fireplace
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Open-plan Living
Combined kitchen and living area
Period Features
Original architectural details
Private Land
Significant plot of land included
Grade Listed
Heritage-protected building
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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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Jun 2022
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E51
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.8 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£421,000
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Transaction history
+18.7%(3y)
£308,500Latest
Mar 2016£260,000
Nov 2012Source: HM Land Registry
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Jun 1999
£159,500
Nightingales Clacton Road Thorrington Colchester CO7 8EY
Apr 1997
£230,000
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 Clacton Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 6 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,410/£2,480 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than only 33% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
10 years/12 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than 67% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
51 (E)/65 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Lowest among similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
128 m²/123 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 67% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
5.8 t/year/4.6 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 17% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
6 rooms/6 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 Thorrington, Colchester
This property is located in Thorrington, a village in the CO 7 postal district of Essex, offering a quiet rural setting within the Tendring district.
Thorrington is a village and civil parish in the Tendring district of Essex, England. It lies 3 miles (5 km) east of Wivenhoe and 1.9 miles (3 km) north of Brightlingsea. The striking medieval flint church is dedicated to Mary Magdalene, and the patrons of the church are St John's College, Cambridge. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 1,429. The village’s setting within the Tendring district places it near the coast, yet it maintains a distinct rural character. Residents benefit from the proximity to nearby towns such as Wivenhoe and Brightlingsea, while enjoying the historic charm of the medieval church and the sense of community typical of a small parish. The postal district CO 7 situates Thorrington within the broader Colchester area, providing access to regional amenities while preserving its village atmosphere.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
44.9dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
38.1dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
4 months of data for Colchester
Total Crimes
16
Monthly Avg
4
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual9(56%)
Burglary2(13%)
Vehicle Crime1(6%)
Other Theft1(6%)
Drugs1(6%)
Public Order1(6%)
Criminal Damage & Arson1(6%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Merlin End
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Bramley Close
Vehicle Crime
Nov 2025On or near Swallow's Row
Other Theft
Nov 2025On or near Church Road
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
Great Bentley Primary School
2.1km
25 mins
S
Colne Community School
2.5km
30 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmThe Red Lion
Bus Stop20m
< 1 min
Post Office
Bus Stop393m
5 mins
Thorrington Cross
Bus Stop975m
12 mins
Thors Farm
Bus Stop1.0km
12 mins
Brightlingsea Road
Bus Stop1.1km
13 mins
Great Bentley Rail Station
Rail2.1km
25 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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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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