10 James Close, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9EY is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 280 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £84,207 , which equates to approximately £301 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 May 1997 for £18,500. Since then, the value has increased by £65,707, representing a 355.2% increase, or approximately 12.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £84,207 is:

  • 49.9% lower than the average property price on James Close
  • 51.8% lower than the average in the CO7 9EY postcode area
  • and 73.8% lower 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 30 July 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
280 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£84,207
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£301
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

10 James Close, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9EY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Jul 2024.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Feb 2014, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 71.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, electric).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO7 9EY

19 th / 19
Price Rank
52% lower than average
8 th / 17
Size Rank
39% smaller than average
17 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 9EY , this flat's estimated value ranks 19th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 17 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 8th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£84,207
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+355 %
12 May 1997
£18,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 1
size: 258 sq ft
sale price: £40,000
sale date: 9 Aug 2002
rooms: 1
size: 258 sq ft
sale price: £62,500
sale date: 28 Jan 2004
rooms: 4
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £172,500
sale date: 17 Apr 2014
rooms: 1
size: 258 sq ft
sale price: £92,000
sale date: 5 Jul 2022
rooms: 1
size: 258 sq ft
sale price: £69,000
sale date: 21 May 2014

Data Sources

The property at 10 James Close, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9EY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 12 May 1997. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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