1 Cage Lane, Boxted, Colchester, CO4 5RE is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 2,562 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 £738,355 , which equates to approximately £288 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Sep 2016 for £595,000. Since then, the value has increased by £143,355, representing a 24.1% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £738,355 is:

  • 32.2% higher than the average property price on Cage Lane
  • 30.2% higher than the average in the CO4 5RE postcode area
  • and 129.3% 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 2 April 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
2562 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£738,355
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£288
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Cage Lane, Boxted, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5RE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Apr 2025.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 Oct 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 3.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, oil).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 84% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 84% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO4 5RE

3 rd / 10
Price Rank
30% higher than average
1 st / 8
Size Rank
58% bigger than average
8 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 5RE , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 8 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 1st out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£738,355
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
19 Sep 2016
£595,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £475,000
sale date: 1 Apr 2022
rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 26 Feb 2021
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 26 Apr 2017
rooms: 6
size: 2219 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 18 Apr 2013

Data Sources

The property at 1 Cage Lane, Boxted, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5RE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 19 Sep 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Apr 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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