8 Britten Close, Colchester, CO4 3UN is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,152 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £240,625 , which equates to approximately £209 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Mar 2016 for £175,000. Since then, the value has increased by £65,625, representing a 37.5% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £240,625 is:

  • 3.9% higher than the average property price on Britten Close
  • 3.4% lower than the average in the CO4 3UN postcode area
  • and 25.3% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 21 October 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in CO4 3UN

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1152 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£240,625
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£209
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Britten Close, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3UN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Oct 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 23 Sep 2015, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 18.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to CO4 3UN

10 th / 13
Price Rank
3% lower than average
5 th / 12
Size Rank
7% bigger than average
10 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 3UN , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 12 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£240,625
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+38 %
18 Mar 2016
£175,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 1 Apr 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £252,500
sale date: 2 Aug 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £271,000
sale date: 12 Oct 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 13 Mar 2017
rooms: 6
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £194,000
sale date: 27 Feb 2017

Data Sources

The property at 8 Britten Close, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3UN appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 18 Mar 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Oct 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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