1 Brierley Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8HG is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,733 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £660,958 , which equates to approximately £381 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Aug 2014 for £425,000. Since then, the value has increased by £235,958, representing a 55.5% increase, or approximately 4.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £660,958 is:

  • 32.7% higher than the average property price on Brierley Avenue
  • 28.5% higher than the average in the CO5 8HG postcode area
  • and 105.3% higher 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 4 August 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1733 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£660,958
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£381
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Brierley Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8HG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Aug 2022.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Aug 2011. The rating of F is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 36.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from average to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO5 8HG

2 nd / 10
Price Rank
29% higher than average
1 st / 5
Size Rank
28% bigger than average
3 rd / 5
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8HG , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 5 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 5 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£660,958
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+56 %
18 Aug 2014
£425,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 7
size: 1389 sq ft
sale price: £575,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2018
rooms: 6
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 6 Jul 2006
rooms: 8
size: 1561 sq ft
sale price: £537,050
sale date: 23 Jun 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1446 sq ft
sale price: £368,000
sale date: 12 Feb 2018

Data Sources

The property at 1 Brierley Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8HG appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 18 Aug 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Aug 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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