5 Springfields, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0LU is a leasehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 624 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £189,874 , which equates to approximately £304 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Sep 2015 for £130,000. Since then, the value has increased by £59,874, representing a 46.1% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £189,874 is:

  • 39.5% higher than the average property price on Springfields
  • 27.1% higher than the average in the CO7 0LU postcode area
  • and 41.1% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 16 March 2026, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CO7 0LU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Bungalow
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
624 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£189,874
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£304
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Springfields, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Tendring, Essex, CO7 0LU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Mar 2026.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 May 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 45.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Good
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to CO7 0LU

5 th / 44
Price Rank
27% higher than average
5 th / 38
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
4 th / 38
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£189,874
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+46 %
28 Sep 2015
£130,000
Leasehold
+56.6 %
20 Dec 2001
£83,000
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £153,000
sale date: 21 Jul 2017
rooms: 4
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2021
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £89,995
sale date: 6 Dec 2002
rooms: 4
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £134,000
sale date: 26 Mar 2012
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £132,500
sale date: 14 Sep 2016

Data Sources

The property at 5 Springfields, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0LU appears two times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Sep 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 16 Mar 2026. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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