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Windyridge, Brightlingsea Road, Thorrington, Colchester, CO7 8JL
This 241 square metre property in Thorrington, Colchester, Colchester carries an energy performance rating of E. It is heated by oil-fired central heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. Records show the property last changed hands for £630,000 back in 2012.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor Area
241 m²
Council Tax
Band G
Property Features
Built 1900–1929
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
En-suite Bathroom
Private bathroom attached to bedroom
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Study / Home Office
Dedicated workspace
Period Features
Original architectural details
Recently Refurbished
Renovated and updated
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E43
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
14.0 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Apr 2014from May 2010
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs
Heating controls changed
Walls
Very PoorPoor
Wall insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
50%0%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Mar 2024from Apr 2014
EPC improved fromF36toE43
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£923,000
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Transaction history
+8.2%(6y)
£630,000Latest
Mar 2012£582,500
May 2006Source: HM Land Registry
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1 / 3
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 Brightlingsea Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 12 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,614/£3,125 avg
LowerHigher
Around average
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
14 years/11 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than 88% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
43 (E)/59 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 13% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
241 m²/159 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 92% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
14.0 t/year/6.5 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 4% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
7 rooms/6 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 82% 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 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
43.4dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
37.5dB
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
3 within 3kmP
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery
2.4km
29 mins
P
Alresford Primary School
2.5km
30 mins
S
Colne Community School
1.5km
18 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmMill House
Bus Stop184m
2 mins
Gatehouse Farm
Bus Stop358m
4 mins
Thors Farm
Bus Stop602m
7 mins
Brightlingsea Hall
Bus Stop933m
11 mins
Thorrington Cross
Bus Stop973m
12 mins
Brightlingsea Road
Bus Stop993m
12 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Peter Gillies
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Richard Jackson Building Consultants Limited
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Map
33 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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