1 Hatchcroft Gardens, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 7AJ is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 732 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £261,610 , which equates to approximately £357 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Jul 2019 for £215,000. Since then, the value has increased by £46,610, representing a 21.7% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £261,610 is:

  • 17.7% lower than the average property price on Hatchcroft Gardens
  • 15.0% lower than the average in the CO7 7AJ postcode area
  • and 18.7% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 16 March 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CO7 7AJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
732 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£261,610
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£357
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Hatchcroft Gardens, Elmstead, Colchester, Tendring, Essex, CO7 7AJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Mar 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 22 Feb 2011, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 16.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 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 windows were upgraded from some double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO7 7AJ

15 th / 24
Price Rank
15% lower than average
17 th / 21
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
11 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 7AJ , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 21 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 17th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£261,610
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+22 %
19 Jul 2019
£215,000
Leasehold
+38.7 %
11 Aug 2004
£155,000
Leasehold
+82.4 %
13 Jul 2001
£85,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

36 Hatchcroft Gardens, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 7AJ
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £217,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2014
40 Hatchcroft Gardens, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 7AJ
rooms: 4
size: 816 sq ft
sale price: £99,500
sale date: 8 Jun 2001

Data Sources

The property at 1 Hatchcroft Gardens, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 7AJ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Jul 2019. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Mar 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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