Britten Close, Colchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO4 3UN.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Britten Close, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 10 Oct 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £236,800. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Britten Close range from £175,000 to £325,000. 83% of homes sold here were freehold and 17% leasehold.
House prices on Britten Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Britten Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CO4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 83% freehold and 17% leasehold across 12 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £236,800 | 10 Oct 2025 |
Sold prices on Britten Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33, Britten Close CO4 3UN | 10 Oct 2025 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Britten Close CO4 3UN | 1 Apr 2022 | £325,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, Britten Close CO4 3UN | 30 Sep 2021 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Britten Close CO4 3UN | 2 Aug 2019 | £252,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Britten Close CO4 3UN | 12 Oct 2018 | £271,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Britten Close CO4 3UN | 9 Jun 2017 | £230,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 33, Britten Close CO4 3UN | 13 Mar 2017 | £225,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Britten Close CO4 3UN | 27 Feb 2017 | £194,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 31, Britten Close CO4 3UN | 6 Feb 2017 | £127,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Britten Close CO4 3UN | 31 Mar 2016 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Britten Close CO4 3UN | 18 Mar 2016 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 34, Britten Close CO4 3UN | 8 Jan 2016 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 33, Britten Close | £225,000 (Mar 2017) → £265,000 (Oct 2025) | +18% over 9 yrs |
| 10, Britten Close | £230,000 (Jun 2017) → £325,000 (Apr 2022) | +41% over 5 yrs |
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Schools near Britten Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Primary Academy 432 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Kendall Church of England Primary School 209 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Hazelmere Junior School 229 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery 156 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Colchester Academy 879 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Old Heath Community Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery 186 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Roach Vale Primary School 177 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Hythe (Essex) station 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
- Colchester Town station 1.4 mi · 27 min walk
- Wivenhoe station 2.0 mi · 41 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Clingoe Hill (SE-bound, St Andrew's Ave) 2 min walk
- Scarfe Way (opp, Avon Way) 2 min walk
- Arnold Drive (opp, Avon Way) 2 min walk
- Delius Walk (adj, Avon Way) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Colchester Medical Practice
78 East Hill, Colchester · 1.2 mi - East Hill Surgery
78 East Hill, Colchester · 1.2 mi - Abbey Field Medical Centre
Ypres Road, Colchester · 1.7 mi - Beacon House Ministries
24 Crouch Street, Colchester · 1.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - University Of Essex - The Mini Store · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Tesco Colchester Superstore · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Greenstead Foodstore · 0.6 mi
- Spar Spar - Essex University · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Welpharm Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- The Hythe Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Boots · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Bromley Road Dental Surgery · 0.9 mi
- Wimpole Road (dental Surgery) · 1.0 mi
- Dentoworld · 1.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 19.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 27.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 52.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 534 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 72.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 8.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,389 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 92% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 92% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 86% | 92% |
Share of homes across Colchester with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Britten Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.3% | 87% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 8.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 6% | 5.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.7% | 2.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.2% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 44.3% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 44.4% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 85.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 21.1% | 14.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 qualifications | 26.1% | 19.5% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 19.4% | 32.2% |
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 15.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 18.4% | 14.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.8% | 10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 3.2% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.8% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 35% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 41.3% | 18.2% |
| 1 car or van in household | 37.9% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 16.7% | 29.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.1% | 10.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Colchester.
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Estate agents near Britten Close
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